25% is the standard placement fee for Executive & C Suite roles, generating $51,000 on a typical $204,000 executive placement. These fees trend significantly higher than the 20% average, reflecting the specialized search and high-impact nature.
Using Augtal's free ATS instead of paid alternatives saves $50-200/month—that's $600-$2,400 annually directly boosting your take-home. This substantial saving directly contributes to higher profitability for executive recruiters.
Popular Executive & C-Suite Roles
Typical placement fees for common Executive & C-Suite positions
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Avg. Salary: $200,000
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Avg. Salary: $220,000
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Avg. Salary: $192,000
Data Sources:
Salary ranges and employment data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program and O*NET OnLine, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.