Most companies overpay for engineering because they're buying the wrong thing.
Tell us about your project and see how much you could save.
We've eliminated the hidden costs that make traditional hiring expensive.
No Recruiting Fees
Traditional recruiters charge 20-30% of first-year salary. That's $30K+ per senior developer.
With Full Scale: $0 recruiting fees. Ever.
No Benefits Overhead
US benefits (health, 401k, PTO) add 30-40% to base salary costs.
With Full Scale: All benefits included in flat monthly rate.
No Management Overhead
Agencies add project managers who mark up rates and slow down communication.
With Full Scale: Direct access to your engineers. No intermediaries.
No Turnover Costs
US tech turnover averages 13-15% annually. Replacement costs 6-9 months of salary.
With Full Scale: 95% retention rate. Your team stays stable.
No Office Expenses
Workspace, equipment, internet, utilities add $10-15K per employee annually.
With Full Scale: Fully equipped workspace included.
No Training Costs
Onboarding and training new hires takes 3-6 months of reduced productivity.
With Full Scale: Senior engineers productive from week one.
Here's what building a 5-person team actually costs.
Traditional US hiring
Team composition:
- • 2 Senior Full-Stack Developers
- • 1 Frontend Developer
- • 1 QA Engineer
- • 1 UI/UX Designer
Annual costs:
- Base Salaries:$635,000
- Benefits (35%):$222,250
- Recruiting Fees (25%):$158,750
- Office/Equipment:$60,000
- Turnover/Replacement (15%):$95,250
Full Scale team
Same team composition:
- • 2 Senior Full-Stack Developers
- • 1 Frontend Developer
- • 1 QA Engineer
- • 1 UI/UX Designer
Annual costs:
- Monthly Rate x 5 Engineers:$327,000
- Recruiting Fees:$0
- Benefits/HR:Included
- Office/Equipment:Included
- Turnover:Minimal (95% retention)
Your Savings: $844,250 in Year 1
That's 72% less than US hiring for the same caliber of senior talent.
We stand behind every engineer we provide.
If an engineer isn't the right fit:
Why we can offer this:
We maintain a pool of 300+ vetted senior engineers. If someone isn't working out, we have qualified replacements ready. Our 95% retention rate means this rarely happens, but when it does, we handle it fast.
Why tech leaders choose Full Scale over other offshore providers.
| What you care about | Traditional offshore | Full Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Transparency | Hourly rates hide true costs | Flat monthly rate, all-inclusive |
| Talent Quality | Junior devs marked up as senior | Only senior engineers (10-12% acceptance) |
| Communication | Project manager bottleneck | Direct access to your engineers |
| Stability | High contractor turnover | 95% retention rate |
| Speed to Hiring | Weeks of searching | 1-2 weeks from call to coding |
| Recruiting Fees | 20-30% of first year | $0 ever |
| Billing Model | Incentivizes slow work | Dedicated team, no hourly billing |
| Management Control | Managed service model | You manage directly |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about working with Full Scale.
See exactly what your team would cost.
Book a 15-minute call. We'll discuss your technical needs, team structure, and timeline. Then we'll send you transparent pricing for the exact engineers you need.
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just clear pricing and honest answers.
"Full Scale has been a cornerstone in the success of our lending platform. Their development team's exceptional skill set and commitment to quality have not only met but exceeded our expectations in every project."
