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What sourcing, outreach and first interviews cost an agency today, and how AI changes the numbers. Written for owners of recruiting and executive search agencies.

Cost per role in the US in 2026: a sourcer or recruiter costs about $3,000–$3,700 per hire; HunterFlow interviews for one role cost $500–$990 on Start, $450–$900 on Team, $360–$720 on Boutique and $330–$670 on Agency.

2026-10-11 · 7 min read

Sourcer cost in 2026: US, UK and UAE vs an AI recruiter

A US sourcer costs about $86,500–$108,500 a year with employer costs. The same math for the UK and UAE, and what an AI recruiter costs per interview.

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