Rates & surcharges — how does our pricing work?

What rate do we charge, and what surcharges apply (overtime, weekends, shift work, ORT)?

How do we calculate our rate?

The hourly rate is your gross hourly wage (hirer’s remuneration under the client’s collective labour agreement) × a conversion factor. That factor is all-in: wage costs, employer’s charges (social security contributions, pension, holiday allowance), insurance, absence, administration, recruitment, supervision and margin.

Indicative factors (2026)

For temporary staffing and secondment we charge an all-in factor of 2.3 to 2.6 times the gross hourly wage, depending on the role, surcharges, volume and length of deployment. Example: with a gross hourly wage of €16 and a factor of 2.45 you arrive at roughly €39 per hour worked, all-in.

• Payroll (you recruit, we handle the contract): lower all-in factor — quote on request
• Recruitment & selection (fixed fee): 15–25% of annual salary
• Freelancer placement: 8–15% of the rate

The exact rate depends on: job level, shift work percentage, volume, contract duration and risk profile. Request a bespoke quote via /request.

Surcharges (subject to collective agreement)

The allowance percentages follow the collective agreement of the hiring company’s sector. Rule of thumb for Metalworking and Logistics:

• Overtime (over 40 hours/week): +25% – +50%
• Saturdays: +50% (after 18:00 +100%)
• Sundays & public holidays: +100%
• Night work (22:00–06:00): +30%
• Shift work: +10% (2 shifts) to +20% (3 shifts)

Travel expenses

If the craftsman travels by their own transport and the work address is ≥ 11 km one way: €0.23/km charged on a 1-to-1 basis (no margin). This often does not apply if FlexHero housing is available nearby.

No hidden costs

What you agree in advance is what you pay. No unexpected surcharges for ‘urgent’, ‘weekend’ or ‘supervision’ unless discussed beforehand. If you’re unsure whether a rate is suitable, call your account manager and we’ll go through the calculation together.