Cost Comparison Tool
Operator Cost Calculator
See the all-in monthly cost of a StackCertified agency operator — and how it compares to hiring the same role in-house.
Configure the Role
Pick an operator role and your in-house benchmark to compare total monthly cost.
All-in monthly: $2,400 – $3,600
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Fully-loaded cost of the same role hired in-house.
Staff Stack all-in / operator
$3,000/mo
≈ $36,000/yr — operator salary plus a flat $1,600/mo management fee, no hidden markup.
US In-House
$75,000
per hire / year
Staff Stack
$36,000
per operator / year
Difference vs in-house
$39,000/yr
≈ 52% lower
Estimates based on the midpoint of each role's all-in range. Actual cost varies with experience and scope. Every operator is StackCertified — you see the work before you interview.