Cost Comparison
In-house team vs consultant
Year 1 all-in cost, every line item
Growth Team (3 people)
SALARY + BENEFITS
$572K–$676K
$440K–$520K salary + $132K–$156K benefits
RECRUITING + ONBOARDING
$150K–$270K
$90K–$150K recruiting + $60K–$120K ramp-up
MANAGEMENT OVERHEAD
$50K–$100K
10–20 hrs/week of executive time
Total Year 1
$772K–$1,046K
Growth Consultant
FOCUSED ENGAGEMENT
$15K–$40K
$5K–$15K diagnostic + $10K–$25K implementation
MONTHLY RETAINER
$15K–$180K
$5K–$15K/month for 3–12 months
HIDDEN COSTS
$0
No recruiting, no benefits, no onboarding ramp
Total Year 1
$30K–$220K
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