How Much Does Recruitment in Brazil Cost?
If you’re trying to figure out how much a recruitment agency charges to hire in Brazil, this quick guide will walk you through current market rates in 2026.
Within Brazil, there are plenty of local recruitment agencies, but most of them aren’t focused on the international market, and the reason is simple: low demand. The local hiring market keeps them busy enough on its own.
So when you search “Brazil Recruitment Agency” on Google, you’ll typically find global recruitment firms, while the Brazilian ones show up with sites entirely in Portuguese. BrazilDesk is one of the few Brazilian companies fully dedicated to the international market. Brazil is our focus, and Brazil is where we’re based.
Real Costs
To give you a realistic estimate, we compared several international-facing recruitment companies that publish their pricing online, so you can see the average market rate alongside what BrazilDesk charges for recruitment in Brazil.
It’s worth noting that every company prices differently, and seniority level also plays a role.
Our model is flat-fee, meaning we charge one fixed rate per hiring process, regardless of salary.
| Company | Pricing Model | Estimated Cost Example |
|---|---|---|
| BrazilDesk | Flat fee per hire, no retainers, no salary markup | $2,500–$3,000 per hire (package discounts for multiple hires). Delivers 3–6 shortlisted candidates. |
| HireLATAM | Flat fee per hire, no retainer, no % on salary | $3,500 per filled position Source: hirelatam.com |
| Hire With Near | One-time placement fee (15–25% of annual salary) or monthly staffing model | Example: a $30,000/year hire would run roughly $4,500–$7,500 in placement fees Source: hirewithnear.com/pricing |
| Somewhere | 35% of annual salary, plus a refundable $500 deposit | Starting around $12,000/year per full-time remote employee, meaning a fee of roughly $4,200 at the entry point Source: somewhere.com/hire-in/latin-america |
| Go Carpathian | Flat fee, no % on salary | Publishes candidate salary ranges by region (e.g., Latin America: $900–$3,000/month for Executive Assistant roles), but the agency’s own recruiting fee is not published; flat-fee model is stated, exact amount requires a discovery call. Source: gocarpathian.com (assistant) |
| Revelo (tech/engineering focus) | $50–$99/hour for staff augmentation, or project-based from $50k | Example: a developer at $70/hour working 160 hours/month runs about $11,200/month Source: gocarpathian.com |
Note: the Revelo figures above are cited from a third-party source. Double-check this link before publishing, since it may not point directly to Revelo’s own pricing page.
With this price range, you should have a much clearer idea of what your recruitment process in Brazil is likely to cost. We haven’t found any other Brazil-based company that publishes its pricing and fees publicly.
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If you’re ready to start your hiring process in Brazil, talk to BrazilDesk.
