Pricing

Predictable Pricing.
No Guesswork. No Surprises.

Sur uses flat fees so you can plan your growth without a question mark next to your hiring costs. Know what it costs before you hire, move faster because of it.

Two models

Choose the Model That Fits How You Grow.

Single hire

Option 1: Placement Fee

You need a specific role filled. We handle everything, from scoping the role to delivering a shortlist of vetted, English-speaking candidates with audio clips and our team's recommendation. You pick your hire. We charge a flat fee.

A refundable deposit is collected when we kick off the search. That deposit is applied directly to your placement fee. The remaining balance is due on the first day your hire starts. No surprises, no moving targets.

Best for: Companies making individual hires or building out their team one role at a time.

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Ongoing hiring

Option 2: Team Retainer

For companies with ongoing or multi-role hiring needs, Sur works on a multi-month retainer. We embed into your growth plan, learn your business deeply, and move on roles as you need them. Faster ramp, lower cost per hire over time, and a partner who knows your team as well as you do.

Best for: Operators scaling fast, building out a department, or who want a reliable hiring partner without starting from scratch every time.

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How Sur compares

One Model. Built for Operators, Not Spreadsheets.

How Sur stacks up against the two most common ways US companies hire from LatAm today.

Traditional Recruiter
Sur
Offshore Platform
Pricing
15 to 25% of salaryVariable. Fee climbs with comp.
Flat feeKnow your hiring cost upfront so you can decide faster and plan ahead.
Markup on hourly rateYou don't see the spread.
Vetting depth
Resume + interviewEnglish check is your job.
Custom skills assessment + live English phone screenYou hear the actual call before you decide to interview.
Self-listed profilesYou filter the marketplace yourself.
Speed to shortlist
3 to 6 weeksInbound-driven, slow ramp.
About 3 weeks3 to 5 vetted candidates with audio clips, full hire in ~21 days.
Same dayVolume over fit.
English level
Self-reportedVerified by you in interview.
Verified on a live callBuilt for client-facing and team-embedded roles.
Listed on profileNo live verification.
Guarantee
30 to 90 daysVaries by firm.
90-day replacementIf it isn't working, we replace at no cost.
None typicallyYou churn through profiles.
Best for
One-off senior US hiresWhere comp is the conversation.
Operators building durable LatAm teamsSingle hires or full departments.
Project work and hourly tasksNot full-time, embedded roles.

Not sure which model fits? We will help you figure it out on the call.

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Why flat fees

Flat Fees Are Better for You. We Built the Model That Way on Purpose.

Most recruiting firms charge a percentage of the candidate's first-year salary. That means the higher the salary, the more the agency makes. It creates an obvious conflict: the agency benefits from pushing your hire toward a higher compensation.

Sur does not work that way. Our flat fees mean we are never incentivized to inflate a salary. When it comes time to negotiate compensation, we are on your side.

No conflicts in salary negotiations

Our fee does not change based on what your hire earns. We help you build the right compensation structure for retention and fairness, with no financial reason to push it higher.

Know your costs before you grow

When you know exactly what a hire costs, you can build it into your growth plan from day one. No variable fees, no percentage calculations, no question marks in your budget.

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Deposit applied to your fee

We collect a refundable deposit to begin the search. That deposit is applied directly to your placement fee, which is due on your hire's first day. The total cost stays the same.

What's included

Every Placement Includes the Full Sur Process.

The price is flat. The process is not cut short. Every engagement runs through these steps, in this order.

  1. 1

    Onboarding call and role scoping

    We start with a working session to define the role, the seniority, the personality fit, and what success looks like in the first 90 days.

  2. 2

    Custom skills assessment design

    We build an assessment specific to your role so every candidate on the shortlist has been measured against the actual work.

  3. 3

    Active sourcing across LatAm and the Caribbean

    We go out and find talent. No waiting on inbound applications or posting job ads and hoping.

  4. 4

    Internal prescreening

    Our team vets resumes, experience, and background before anyone reaches you.

  5. 5

    English phone screen for every candidate

    We verify English proficiency on a live call. You hear the actual conversation before you decide to interview.

  6. 6

    Curated shortlist of 3 to 5 candidates with audio clips and team recommendation

    You get a tight slate, not a pile of resumes. Each candidate includes audio and a written take from our team.

  7. 7

    Offer and onboarding support

    We stay in the process through the offer conversation and into the first days on the job.

  8. 8

    Compensation structure guidance built for retention

    We help you set base, bonus, and benefits in a way that keeps great hires long-term.

  9. 90-day guarantee

    If the hire does not work out in the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.

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Tell Us What You Need. We Will Set Up a Call.

Pricing depends on the role, the seniority, and whether you are hiring one person or building a team. Share a few details and we will reach out to book a time, usually within one business day.

We will reach back within 1 business day to schedule a 30-minute call.

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FAQ

Pricing Questions, Answered.

Sur uses flat-fee pricing that varies by role type and seniority. We do not charge a percentage of salary. Book a call with us and we will walk you through the exact number for your role.
We collect a refundable deposit when we kick off your search. The deposit is applied directly to your placement fee. It is not an additional charge. The remaining balance is due on your hire's first day.
No. Our fees are flat and do not change based on the candidate's salary. We are never incentivized to push compensation higher.
Everything. The full Sur process from onboarding call through shortlist, assessment, offer support, and 90-day guarantee. No add-on fees.
The retainer is a multi-month engagement where Sur acts as an extension of your team. Pricing is scoped based on your hiring volume and timeline. Book a call to discuss.
Every placement is covered by a 90-day guarantee. If the hire is not working for any reason in the first 90 days, we replace them at no additional cost.

Your Next Hire Starts With One Conversation.

Hop on a call with our team. We will walk you through a flat-fee number for your role. No percentage math, no vague ranges, just a clear path forward.