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Fractional CGO Cost Calculator
A fractional Chief Growth Officer looks expensive on a monthly line item — until you compare it to the fully-loaded cost of a full-time hire or an agency retainer. Adjust the numbers below to see your own comparison.
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Full-time cost includes a 1.45× load factor for benefits, payroll tax, equity, and amortized recruiting fees — the real all-in cost, not just base salary.
Annual cost comparison
Salary × 1.45 (benefits, equity, recruiting)
Monthly retainer × 12
Monthly rate × 12
Fractional CGO vs full-time
€143,000 saved / year
That's roughly 70% lower than a full-time hire, before counting the 3–6 months you'd otherwise spend recruiting.
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