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Transparent pricing for global teams
World-class senior engineers at a fair price. One fixed monthly fee, in your currency. No hourly rates. No variable invoices. No surprises.
We help companies save $103,000+ per hire
24 Hours
to get matched
4.9
avg client rating
200+
companies building with us
98%
talent retention rate
See your real savings
Compare the all-in monthly cost of hiring through Second Talent vs hiring in-house in your home market. Every figure includes salary, taxes, benefits, and overhead.
What are you looking for?
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$3,300
to $6,300 / month
That's $40k–$76k / year
Save an avg. of $173,640/year
All expenses included. No hidden costs.
$13,079
to $25,461 / month
That's $157k–$306k / year
Based on salary benchmarks including region-specific employment costs.
Rates vary by stack, location, and seniority. The figure you see is the all-in monthly fee. There are no recruitment commissions, placement fees, or hidden extras.
What's included in your monthly fee
One flat fee, everything bundled. No surprise invoices for equipment, payroll, or compliance.
Engineer's full salary
Competitive local-market salary that retains top talent. Paid on time, every time, in their local currency.
Compliant employment
Full-time legal employment, payroll, taxes, social contributions, and benefits, all handled by Second Talent as the employer of record.
Dedicated talent partner
A real human assigned to your account. Handles onboarding, performance check-ins, and replacement requests, same day.
Equipment & tools
Laptop, software licenses, secure VPN, and dev tooling, provided and managed. Engineer is ready on day one.
7-day trial period
If they're not the right fit in the first week, you don't pay. Full refund, no questions asked.
Replacement guarantee in 30 days
Free replacement within the first 30 days of the engagement. No additional cost, no awkward conversations.
IP & legal protection
All IP assigns to you by default. Watertight NDAs, GDPR-compliant data handling, full $1M liability cover.
No upfront fees
You only pay after a successful placement. No recruitment fees, no platform fees, no setup charges. Ever.
Hire with confidence
Every engagement is backed by guarantees that protect your time, money, and roadmap.
No upfront fee
Pay only after successful placement.
7-day trial period
Full refund if they're not the right fit.
Rolling monthly contracts
No multi-year lock-in. Scale up or down as you go.
Replacement guarantee
Free replacement within 30 days. No extra cost.
IP stays with you
Default IP assignment. Watertight NDAs.
Liability stays with us
$1M cover. We are the legal employer of record.
200+ teams built
We've done this hundreds of times across Asia.
Cancel anytime
30-day notice and you part ways. No penalty.
Second Talent vs the alternatives
| Second Talent | In-House (US) | Traditional Agency | Freelancer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total monthly cost (senior) | $3,300 – $6,500 | $13,000 – $25,000 | $10,000 – $18,000 | $7,000 – $12,000 |
| Time to first shortlist | 24 hours | 4–8 weeks | 2–4 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Pre-vetted technical screening | Sometimes | |||
| Full-time dedicated engineer | ||||
| Employment, payroll & compliance | You handle | You handle | You handle | |
| Equipment & tooling included | ||||
| Replacement guarantee | Limited | |||
| IP assigned to you by default | Negotiate | Negotiate | ||
| Cancel / scale anytime | Long contracts |
Don't just take our word for it
Thanks to Second Talent, Open Campus quickly built a skilled tech team of 10 within two months, boosting productivity by 70% and accelerating our Web3 platform's development. This success has strengthened our role in decentralized education and fueled our market expansion, highlighting our leadership in Web3 innovation.
Jonah L.
Head of Portfolio (raised US$100m)
Second Talent helped Beyond Cars (acquired by Carro) swiftly build a top-tier tech team in just a month, accelerating our platform's development and boosting productivity. This success allowed us to expand into new markets, ultimately leading to our acquisition by a major automotive e-commerce company.
Garry Y.
Co-Founder (acquired by Carro)
Partnering with Second Talent has been a game-changer for our tech expansion. Their ability to source top-tier talent from Vietnam helped us scale rapidly while maintaining quality. Their pre-vetted candidates integrated seamlessly, and their account management ensured smooth onboarding.
Tom F.
Co-founder (#1 US Real Estate Coach)
Second Talent played a key role in our tech expansion, quickly providing high-quality frontend talent that integrated seamlessly into our projects. Their pre-vetted candidates, smooth onboarding process, and excellent support helped us build a strong, cost-effective team that drives our success.
Marco A.
Co-founder & CTO
Second Talent built our team of pre-vetted engineers who made our hiring decisions straightforward. Once onboarded, our tech team saw a significant boost in productivity and development speed. Their excellent account management and responsive customer service also ensured smooth handling of all post-onboarding HR matters.
Jack N.
Director of IT (10,000+ employees)
Second Talent helped us rapidly scale by sourcing top-quality SDR talent from Indonesia. Their pre-screened candidates fit perfectly, and their smooth onboarding and support built a strong, cost-effective team that helped to test and experiment sales with another market.
Leo W.
Co-founder (raised US$5m)
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