Pricing
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Three ways to engage — built around how growth-stage companies actually work.
| Metric | US Hiring | Caliber.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first commit | 14–18 weeks | 10–14 days |
| Annual cost (Senior ML) | $250,000–$400,000 | $84,000–$120,000 |
| Replacement if no fit | Expensive & slow | 2-week guarantee |
| Headcount impact | Yes | No |
| Annual saving per engineer | — | $160,000–$280,000 |
Best for first-time clients
Fixed-Scope Pilot
8–12 week engagement, defined deliverable, clear scope.
Mid-level engineerfrom $12,000 (8 weeks)
Senior engineerfrom $18,000 (8 weeks)
GenAI/LLM specialistfrom $22,000 (8 weeks)
- Dedicated engineer
- Weekly updates
- Final handover docs
- Option to extend
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Monthly Retainer
Dedicated full-time engineer, 160 hrs/month, minimum 3 months.
Mid-level AI Engineer$4,500–$6,500/month
Senior AI/ML Engineer$7,000–$10,000/month
GenAI/LLM Specialist$9,000–$13,000/month
AI Architect/Lead$12,000–$18,000/month
- Dedicated engineer
- Account manager
- 2-week replacement guarantee
- Flexible exit after min term
Best for scaling AI capability
Team Retainer
2–4 engineers as a coordinated unit with a tech lead.
PricingIndividual rates with 10% volume discount from second engineer
- All retainer benefits
- Team onboarding
- Single point of contact
Pricing FAQ
No. All-inclusive rate covering engineer compensation, HR, payroll, and account management.