How much does it cost to hire with Airswift

    We believe in being upfront about how our pricing works. Every project is unique — but here’s what drives cost, what you’re paying for, and how to get a custom quote for your business.

    Get My Custom Quote Looking to apply for a job?

    Choose a service type:

    Hire talent

    Workforce solutions services

    Recruitment pricing overview:

    Our recruitment fees are based on a percentage of the hired candidate’s salary or pay rate. This ensures fairness and alignment with role seniority, region, and complexity.

    ICON-SERVICE-TA-Contract Hire

    Contract hire

    • For flexible or project-based roles, typically 12-18 months in duration with the flexibility to extend
    • Includes payroll, compliance, and onboarding - so you can scale your workforce quickly and safely.
    Typical pricing: % mark up on top of contractor’s pay rate
    Direct hire icon

    Permanent/direct hire

    • For full-time positions - we source, screen and secure the right long-term talent for your team.
    Typical pricing: % of hired candidate’s annual salary.
    Execboard icon

    Executive & board hire

    • For confidential senior searches - discreet, global executive recruitment with proven results. 

     Typical pricing: % of total compensation. 

    What influences cost

    Several factors determine your recruitment fee. Here's what we consider when building your quote.

    Factor Description
    Hire type Contractor, Permanent, or Executive
    Region EMEA, Americas, or Asia-Pacific
    Role level

    Entry, Mid, Management, or Executive
    Salary range Fee scales with salary range

    What you get with Airswift

    ICON-ENGAGED-SEARCH

    Access to expert sourcing and candidate screening test

    ICON-CON-CONSULTING_1

    Industry-specific consulting and salary benchmarking

    ICON-MISC-WarningClipboard-GRADIENT

    Compliance and legal risk mitigation

    ICON-TA-EXECBOARD

    Faster hiring with reliable delivery

    ICON-GEM-RELOSERVICES-ALT

    Global mobility and relocation support

    ICON-VALUE-INTEGRITY_1

    Post-placement support to improve retention

    Ready to get your recruitment quote?

    Workforce solutions pricing overview:

    Recruitment is just one part of how Airswift supports global businesses. Our Workforce Solutions are designed to simplify hiring, reduce cost, and eliminate compliance risk.

    ICON-SERVICE-TA-Contract Hire

    Managed Service Provider (MSP)

    • Consolidate all contractor hiring under one program.
    • We manage multiple vendors, ensure compliance, and give you full visibility into cost and performance.
    Direct hire icon

    Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

    • Extend your in-house talent team with Airswift experts.
    • We handle candidate sourcing, screening, and process optimisation to drive long-term efficiency.
    Execboard icon

    Employer of Record (EOR)

    • Hire internationally without setting up local an entities.
    • Airswift becomes the legal employer - managing payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance globally.
    Consulting icon-1

    Consulting and workforce analytics

    • Make smarter, cost-efficient hiring decisions with our labor market data, salary insights, and workforce analytics.
    AdobeStock_1479281307-1

    Ready to discuss a workforce solution?

    All of our workforce solutions are custom designed around your specific business size, industry, locations and needs. Many of our clients hire us for multiple of these services as and when they need them.

    Contact our workforce solutions team today to get a custom quote and price that is unique to you for only the services you need.

    Female engineer in hi-vis and hardhat reading a clipboard in front of windturbines with a blue sky

    Why clients choose Airswift

    • Global reach across 60+ countries

    • Proven expertise in technical and engineering sectors

    • Transparent pricing and performance reporting

    • Risk reduction through compliance and legal oversight

    • Strategic partnerships focused on long-term success

    • Average client and contractor satisfaction score of 90%

    "I have always found Airswift to be very responsive, helpful and
    knowledgeable. We have used Airswift specifically to facilitate talent
    needs in countries where we have not had an entity or where we have
    had a need for specific workforce assistance that Airswift can provide."

    Worley-2