Hiring senior software engineers in domestic markets takes an average of 72 days and thousands in recruitment fees. Staff augmentation allows engineering leaders to onboard pre-vetted specialists in under 48 hours.
The Total Cost of In-House Hiring
Beyond base salary, full-time domestic employees incur payroll taxes, healthcare benefits, equipment, 401(k) matching, and recruiting headhunter commissions that add 35% to 50% above base compensation.
