The Same Talent. 70-80% Less Cost.
A mid-level bookkeeper costs $5,000/month in the US. Through Contour, the same role costs $998/month.
Calculate Your SavingsThree Ways to Work With Us
All tiers include recruitment, employment, payroll, compliance, and the 90-day replacement guarantee.
Self-Managed
$299/mo per staff
You manage. We employ.
- Employer of record
- Payroll & compliance
- Attendance monitoring
- HR support
- 90-day guarantee
- Account manager
Min 1 seat | 3-month term | $250 setup
Co-Managed
$499/mo per staff
Your team. Our support.
- Everything in Self-Managed
- PM with weekly reports
- Quality spot-checks
- Staff mentoring
- Onboarding support (30 days)
- Escalation handling
Min 1 seat | 3-month term | $250 setup
Fully Managed
$699/mo per staff
You set goals. We run the team.
- Everything in Co-Managed
- Dedicated Team Lead
- QA on all deliverables
- Daily standups
- Process & SOP setup
- Training programs
- Weekly executive summary
Min 5 seats | 6-month term | Setup waived
What It Actually Costs
Self-Managed tier, entry-level, office-based. Add $200/mo for Co-Managed or $400/mo for Fully Managed.
| Your Dedicated Team Member | Starting At | Instead of (US) | You Save Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | $739/mo | $3,500/mo | $33,100 |
| Customer Service Rep | $775/mo | $3,800/mo | $36,300 |
| Bookkeeper / Accountant | $808/mo | $5,000/mo | $50,300 |
| Graphic Designer | $808/mo | $5,500/mo | $56,300 |
| Construction Estimator | $1,015/mo | $8,000/mo | $83,800 |
| Web Developer | $929/mo | $9,000/mo | $96,900 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $1,188/mo | $10,000/mo | $105,700 |
Entry-level, Self-Managed, office-based. Includes $299/mo management fee + $199/mo facility fee. Work from home staff: subtract $199/mo.
Transparent, Unbundled Pricing
Unlike most staffing companies, we do not bundle everything into one opaque monthly rate. Our pricing is broken into separate components so you see exactly what you pay for.
Facility & Technology Fee
$199/mo
Dedicated workstation, desktop, dual monitors, dual-ISP internet, power backup, physical security, IT support. Optional (not charged for work from home staff).
Recruitment Fee
$499 one-time
Job posting, sourcing, screening, skills testing, background checks, interview coordination. Free replacement within 90 days.
Example: Mid-Level Bookkeeper (Self-Managed, Office)
| Staff gross salary | $500 |
| Management fee (Self-Managed) | $299 |
| Facility & Technology fee | $199 |
| Total monthly cost | $998 |
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