{"id":6509,"date":"2026-09-03T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hirekey.in\/?p=1005"},"modified":"2026-09-03T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:00:00","slug":"staffing-agency-charges-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hirekey.in\/blog\/staffing-agency-charges-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Staffing Agency Charges in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Staffing agency charges” can mean very different things depending on which agency you approach and what kind of hiring you need — permanent placement, temporary staffing, or an ongoing recruitment retainer. For employers in Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida comparing options, it helps to understand exactly what you might be charged for before signing anything.<\/p>\n

Types of Charges Employers Encounter<\/h2>\n

1. Registration or Onboarding Fees<\/h3>\n

Some agencies charge a one-time fee simply to register as a client, regardless of whether a hire is made. This is increasingly rare among reputable agencies, and worth avoiding — it shifts risk onto the employer before any value is delivered.<\/p>\n

2. Database or Subscription Access Fees<\/h3>\n

Common with self-serve platforms rather than full-service agencies — you pay for access to a resume database, then do the sourcing and screening yourself.<\/p>\n

3. Percentage-of-CTC Placement Fee<\/h3>\n

The most widely used model for permanent hiring — typically 8.33% to 16.67% of the candidate’s annual CTC depending on seniority, charged only on successful placement.<\/p>\n

4. Retainer Fees<\/h3>\n

Used mainly for senior or executive search, where part of the fee is paid upfront to commit dedicated recruiter time, with the remainder due on placement.<\/p>\n

5. Markup on Temporary\/Contract Staffing<\/h3>\n

For temp or contract roles, agencies typically charge a markup (often 15-30%) on top of the worker’s pay rate to cover payroll processing, compliance and their margin.<\/p>\n

6. Flat, Fixed Fees<\/h3>\n

An increasingly preferred model — a single transparent amount per hire or per month, regardless of the candidate’s final salary.<\/p>\n

What Hirekey Consultancy Charges — and What It Doesn’t<\/h2>\n

Hirekey Consultancy<\/a> deliberately avoids several of the charge types above. There is no registration fee, no subscription cost, and no advance payment of any kind. Employers across Delhi NCR work with two straightforward options:<\/p>\n