Simple, Transparent Role-Based Pricing
No retainers. No placement fees. Monthly billing per active resource. Cancel with 30 days notice.
Developers & Designers
- Software Developers
- UI/UX Designers
- QA Engineers
- Full vetting
- Monthly billing
- No setup fee
AI & Full-Stack Engineers
- Everything in Tier 1
- AI/ML Engineers
- LLM prompt engineers
- Full-stack AI engineers
- Priority 36-hour matching
Architects & Specialists
- Everything in Tier 2
- Cloud & Infra Architects
- Azure/Dynamics Architects
- AI Architects
- Dedicated placement manager
Always Included
- Full 3-stage vetting
- NDA and IP assignment
- US-registered MSA and SOW
- Monthly check-ins
- 2-week replacement guarantee
- Compliant Pakistan-side payroll via EOR
What You're Really Comparing
It's not $150,000 salary vs. $4,000/month. It's $210,000–$300,000 total employment cost vs. $36,000–$60,000 all-in.
| Cost Category | US Full-Time Hire | Talent Source |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $130,000 – $160,000/yr | — |
| Employer Payroll Tax (FICA ~7.65%) | $9,945 – $12,240/yr | — |
| Health Insurance (employer share) | $7,000 – $14,000/yr | — |
| Dental & Vision Insurance | $800 – $1,500/yr | — |
| 401(k) Employer Match (3–5%) | $3,900 – $8,000/yr | — |
| Annual Performance Bonus | $10,000 – $20,000/yr | — |
| Paid Time Off (15–20 days) | $7,500 – $12,300/yr | — |
| Sick Leave (avg 7 days) | $3,500 – $4,300/yr | — |
| Recruiting / Headhunter Fee | $20,000 – $32,000 one-time | $0 |
| Onboarding & Training | $3,000 – $8,000/yr | $0 |
| Equipment & Laptop | $2,000 – $3,500/yr | $0 |
| Office Space / Desk Overhead | $8,000 – $15,000/yr | $0 |
| HR Administration | $2,000 – $5,000/yr | Included |
| Software Licences (per seat) | $1,500 – $3,000/yr | $0 |
| Employer Liability Insurance | $1,200 – $2,500/yr | $0 |
| Total Annual Cost | $210,000 – $300,000+/yr | $36,000 – $60,000/yr |
| Monthly Equivalent | $17,500 – $25,000/mo | $3,000 – $5,000/mo |
| Your Savings | — | Up to 65–80% |
| Total Cost of One Engineer Per Year | $210,000 – $300,000+ | $36,000 – $60,000 |
US cost estimates based on 2025–2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics employer cost data and industry benchmarks for Series A–C startups in major US metros. Actual costs vary by state and benefits package.
At 5 engineers, a US startup spends $1,050,000–$1,500,000+ per year in total employment costs.
The same 5 engineers through Talent Source: $180,000–$300,000/year.
Savings: $750,000–$1,200,000 annually.
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Pricing FAQ
3-month minimum recommended. Most engagements run 6–12 months, but you can cancel any active resource with 30 days notice.
30-day net, ACH or credit card. First month is prepaid for new clients. All invoicing is in USD under Bridgenext Technologies (US-registered).
2-week replacement guarantee at no additional cost. If the fit isn't right in the first two weeks, we replace the engineer and you only pay for time worked.
Yes. 12-month minimum contracts include a buyout clause. After 12 months of continuous engagement, conversion is straightforward and discounted.
Our sweet spot is US Series A–C startups, 10–200 employees. We do work with select enterprise teams, but our pricing and process are tuned for high-velocity startup environments.