Agency

The honest comparison

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The hire
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Running costs
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The alternative
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Recruitment is spread over one year, which is conservative — if the hire leaves inside twelve months you pay it twice. Employer NI and pension rates change; check them against the current tax year.
True cost of the hire
£84,450
Agency retainer
£48,000
A £55,000 salary actually costs £84,450 a year — 53.5% on top of the headline. That is £7,038 a month, against £4,000 for the retainer.
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