FTE vs. Contractor
Most teams already have an opinion on this trade-off. Few have done the math.
This model converts a salary into what your company actually pays, making the FTE and Contractor costs genuinely comparable.
The output isn't just a cost comparison. It's the starting point for a broader conversation about where full-time commitment is worth the premium.
Run it twice: once with the low-end of your compensation bands, once with the high-end. The range between those two outputs is your uncertainty — and your negotiating room.
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