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Advisory ROI

Fractional CxO vs Full-Time Hire

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Pick a role and a cadence. We'll show the math against an equivalent full-time hire.

Compared against VP Engineering at $275,000/year fully loaded.

Suggested for CTO. Override if you want a different cadence.

Side-by-side cost

Over 12 months

Newf Advisory$66,000
Advisory Retainer$5,500/mo
12 months$66,000
Full-time CTO$330,000
VP Engineering, fully loaded$275,000/yr
12 months of comp$275,000
One-time recruiting cost+$55,000
Total difference over 12 months$264,000
Annualized$264,000/year

Full-time baseline figures reflect NY metro compensation for the role at a 50-500 person company. Actual costs vary by candidate and company size.

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