Calculate the True Cost of Technical Hiring
Make informed hiring decisions with our comprehensive engineering talent cost calculator.
Problem
Hiring Engineers Is More Expensive Than You Think
Hidden recruitment costs
Delayed hiring timelines
Slow onboarding ramp-up
Unclear budget projections
Solution
Calculate Your Hiring Costs
See the true cost of hiring remote engineers. Plan smarter, hire faster, stay on budget.
Configuration
Savings with Index.dev
Full-time Employee Hidden Costs
- Interview process costs (technical tests, multiple rounds)
- Background checks and legal compliance costs
- Workspace costs (office space, co-working, home office stipend)
- Equipment and software provisioning ($200-500/month)
- Training and certification costs ($100-300/month)
- Recruitment agency fees (10-30% of annual salary)
Why Index.dev?
Access pre-vetted developers, reduce hiring time by 80%, eliminate recruitment fees, and get dedicated support - all while saving 50% on hiring costs.
No Extra Hiring Costs with Index.dev
Extra costs using traditional hiring may include:
- Interview process costs (technical tests, multiple rounds)
- Background check and legal compliance costs
- Workspace costs (office space, co-working, home office stipend)
- Training and certification costs
- Equipment and software provisioning
- Recruitment agency fees (10-30% of annual salary)
Benefits
Make Better Hiring Decisions
Save money by spotting hidden costs
Optimize hiring budgets
Make data-driven recruitment decisions
Streamline hiring process planning
Frequently Asked Questions
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successful first-time placements20K+
pre-vetted developers in our network13+
months average project duration100+
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