For private employers
A placement agency can charge thousands of dollars for one hire. On Jobinary you post your job once, for a flat price, and talk to candidates directly. Your first job post is free.
Most domestic staffing agencies charge a placement fee when you hire someone they introduce. It is commonly a percentage of the employee’s first-year pay. As one example, a published agency fee schedule lists 20% of first-year gross pay for full-time roles and 25% for part-time roles, plus a $1,500 search fee paid up front.
Here is what a 20% fee looks like on typical salaries:
| Role and salary | 20% placement fee | Jobinary |
|---|---|---|
| Housekeeper, $70,000 a year | $14,000 | First post free, then $49 |
| Nanny, $90,000 a year | $18,000 | First post free, then $49 |
| House manager, $150,000 a year | $30,000 | First post free, then $49 |
| Estate manager, $200,000 a year | $40,000 | First post free, then $49 |
Agency fees vary by agency, city and role. Example salaries are for illustration; see our pay guide for jobs listed on Jobinary.
| Placement agency | Jobinary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Usually a % of first-year pay, sometimes plus a search fee | First job post free; then a flat $49 per post, or discounted packs |
| Who finds candidates | The agency recruits and shortlists | You post once and candidates apply to you |
| Screening | Most agencies check references and backgrounds | You choose your own checks: references, background check, trial day |
| Replacement guarantee | Often included for a set period | Post again whenever you need to |
| Speed and control | Depends on the agency’s pipeline | You see every applicant in your dashboard right away |
An agency can be the right choice if you want someone else to do the searching and screening. If you are comfortable reviewing applicants yourself, posting directly saves you the fee. Jobinary does not screen or place candidates; read how hiring on Jobinary works.
Post your first job free and start receiving applicants today. No contracts and no placement fee.
Agencies can post their own jobs on Jobinary too, with multi-post packs. See Jobinary for agencies.
Yes. Your first job post on Jobinary is free. After that a single job post is $49, and agencies can buy discounted multi-post packs.
No. Jobinary is a job board: you review applicants, check references and run any background check yourself. Our hiring guide explains how.
Yes. Private employers can hide their profile, and job posts show as Confidential.
No. There is no placement fee and no percentage of salary, whoever you hire.
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