A flat 20% markup.

Pay the engineer’s salary plus a flat 20% — sourcing, vetting, and management included. No hidden fees.

What the 20% covers.

The whole lifecycle — sourcing to management.

01
Sourcing & vetting
Top few percent, screened to a Silicon-Valley bar.
02
Deploy & onboard
Productive in days — contracts and setup handled.
03
Payroll & compliance
Optional EOR for global payroll, taxes, and benefits.
04
Ongoing management
A dedicated lead, plus a fast replacement guarantee.

How your cost is built.

Three lines, all traceable.

Engineer salaryPaid to the engineer
Market rate by seniority and location.
Employment costsOptional — EOR only
Pension, medical, and local fees, passed through at cost.
Brix markupFlat 20%
Sourcing, vetting, deployment, and management — all in.

Example: a full-stack engineer.

Ballpark by seniority. Final quote depends on role and location.

LevelGross monthly salaryEmployment costs (EOR)Brix markupEst. total / mo
IntermediateWorks under a team lead for efficient, reliable delivery.$3,500 – $5,000Pension ~$200 · Medical ~$20020%~$5,000 / mo
SeniorTackles harder problems and ships creative solutions independently.$5,000 – $6,500Pension ~$300 · Medical ~$30020%~$7,000 / mo
Expert / LeadExperienced lead who can own a project end-to-end.$8,000+Pension $450+ · Medical $450+Custom~$9,000 / mo

Estimates in USD. Employment costs apply only when employing through Brix EOR and are passed through at cost; they vary by country.

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20% flat markupNo hidden fees · no per-seat tax · optional EOR for compliant employment
A flat 20% markup on the engineer’s salary. It covers sourcing, vetting, deployment, and ongoing management — no separate commissions, per-seat charges, or setup fees.