Investing in Your Success
Traditional search firms charge 25 to 35% of first-year compensation. Elevate Chief of Staff Search charges a transparent, flat fee for a full retained search, with no hidden costs and no incentive to inflate your Chief of Staff's salary.
INVESTMENT
$15,000. One flat fee. Two payments. No percentages or hidden costs.
To begin your retained search.……………………………..………….…. $5,000
Within 30 days of your Chief of Staff’s start date.…………….…. $10,000
NOTE: Most recruiting firms charge 25 to 35% of first-year compensation. On a $150,000 role, that’s $37,500 to $52,500, and their fee rises with every dollar of salary.
EVERY SEARCH INCLUDES
✔️ Role scoping and partnership definition
✔️ Sourcing from our network of 1,000+ vetted operators and beyond
✔️ A detailed weekly shortlist of at least 10 qualified finalists
✔️ The Chief of Staff Match Assessment™ for you and every finalist
✔️ Guided interview support and offer strategy
✔️ Onboarding support and 90 days of unlimited relationship enablement coaching for both the CEO and the Chief of Staff
✔️ 120-day success guarantee
Why a Flat Fee works in your favor:
No reason to inflate salary. A percentage-based recruiter earns more when you pay more. Elevate earns the same either way, so you can always trust that our offer advice is built around what’s best for you and your Chief of Staff, not our fee.
Freedom to hire up. Found an exceptional candidate who costs more than you planned? With a flat fee, stretching for the right person never raises the cost of your search.
More of your budget goes to the hire. The $35,000 to $55,000 you’d typically save on a $200,000 role can go toward compensation, a signing bonus, or your Chief of Staff’s first priorities.
A number you can approve today. You know the full cost before the search begins. No estimates, no surprises, and no back-and-forth with finance or your board.
We’re invested in your outcome. Two-thirds of our fee is due only after your Chief of Staff starts, and every search is backed by our 120-day success guarantee. We succeed when your hire does.
| First-year compensation | Other Recruiters (25 to 35%) | Elevate Chief of Staff Search | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $25,000 to $35,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| $150,000 | $37,500 to $52,500 | $15,000 | $22,500 to $37,500 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 to $70,000 | $15,000 | $35,000 to $55,000 |
| $250,000 | $62,500 to $87,500 | $15,000 | $47,500 to $72,500 |
Traditional fees are based on the industry standard of 25 to 35% of first-year compensation. Tap a row to see it above.