Most staffing service projects cost between $15.00 and $50.00 per hour, with a typical price near $25.00. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical staffing service cost
$15.00 – $50.00
per hour · typical $25.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Staffing service cost breakdown
- Temporary admin (per hour)$15.00 – $25.00typical $18.00
- Skilled labor (per hour)$20.00 – $40.00typical $28.00
- Permanent placement (20% of salary)$4,000 – $20,000typical $10,000
What Staffing Agencies costs
Staffing agencies charge employers a markup on hourly wages for temps, typically $15–$50 per hour. For permanent placements, fees are 15–25% of the new hire's first-year salary. Specialized roles cost more.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How do staffing agencies charge?
For temps, they bill an hourly rate covering wage, taxes, and markup. For permanent hires, they charge a one-time fee, often 15–25% of salary.
What affects staffing costs?
Skill level, industry, location, and whether it's temp or permanent. Specialized roles like IT or healthcare command higher rates.
How can I reduce staffing costs?
Negotiate rates, use agencies for short-term needs, and consider temp-to-hire to avoid permanent placement fees.