Rates & allowances — how does our pricing work?

Which factor do we charge, and which allowances apply (overtime, weekend, shift work, ORT)?

How do we calculate our rate?

The hourly rate is the gross hourly wage (hirer's remuneration under the client's CAO) × a conversion factor. That factor is all-in: wage costs, employer contributions (social security, pension, holiday allowance), insurance, sickness absence, administration, recruitment, support and margin.

Indicative factors (2026)

For staffing and secondment we charge an all-in factor of 2,3 to 2,6 times the gross hourly wage, depending on role, allowances, 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 — tailored quote
• Recruitment & selection (fixed fee): 15–25% of annual salary
• Freelancer placement: 8–15% of the rate

An exact price depends on role complexity, shift percentage, volume, contract length and risk profile. Request a tailored quote via /aanvraag.

Allowances (set by the CAO)

The allowance percentages follow the CAO of the hiring company's industry. Rule of thumb for Metalworking and Logistics:

• Overtime (above 40h/week): +25% – +50%
• Saturday: +50% (after 18:00 +100%)
• Sunday & public holidays: +100%
• Night (22:00–06:00): +30%
• Shift work: +10% (2-shift) to +20% (3-shift)

Travel expenses

If the skilled worker travels by their own transport and the work address is ≥ 11 km one way: €0,23/km recharged 1-to-1 (no margin). With FlexHero housing nearby this often doesn't apply.

No hidden costs

What you agree in advance = what you pay. No unexpected surcharges for "urgency", "weekend" or "support" unless discussed beforehand. Unsure whether a rate is right? Call your account manager and we'll go through the calculation together.