Executive search fee calculator

    Search fee calculator

    One leadership hire. Two very different fees.

    Move the slider to the role's first-year compensation.

    Starting points only. Adjust to your role.

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    Up to $2,000,000

    Leadership hires this year
    1
    $100,000$750,000+

    You save $20,833. Typical global search firm $83,333 plus expenses. Talent Authority Partners $62,500.

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    Assumes a package paid in cash. Fee bases differ (cash compensation versus total compensation), so compare exact totals using written proposals. Estimates only; the signed agreement governs all fees.

    TAP's executive search fee is 25% of first-year compensation. Korn Ferry reports its search fees are generally one-third of first-year cash compensation, plus an expense charge. On a $250,000 package paid in cash, that's $62,500 with TAP versus $83,333 before expenses.

    Quick reference

    • $150,000 role · Global firm $50,000 · TAP $37,500 · You save $12,500
    • $250,000 role · Global firm $83,333 · TAP $62,500 · You save $20,833
    • $400,000 role · Global firm $133,333 · TAP $100,000 · You save $33,333
    • $600,000 role · Global firm $200,000 · TAP $150,000 · You save $50,000