RECRUITING & ONBOARDING
$210K+
The upfront cost of agency fees and the first 90 days of partial productivity.
SUNK COST
Non-recoverable hiring investment.
BENEFITS & EQUITY
~30%
The additional tax on base salary for health, taxes, and standard equity grants.
OVERHEAD
Adds $150K+ to a 3-person team.
MANAGEMENT TIME
15H/WK
Founder or VP time spent on 1:1s and cross-functional growth alignment.
EXECUTIVE TAX
Valued at $75K+/year.