Two free calculators for hiring decisions.
Both run instantly in your browser. No email gate, no signup — just answers.
What does this role pay?
Role × experience × region → 2026 base-salary range. Backed by SEMrush data, BLS, and our engagement history. 36 roles across every commercial trade.
Open the salary calculator →What is this seat costing me?
Role × days open → estimated total cost of the vacancy. Lost productivity, coverage burden, and project margin combined. Built for "should I move faster" decisions.
Open the cost calculator →Quick downloads.
Looking for a specific industry whitepaper, salary guide, or interview guide? They're organized by trade on the industries page. Below are general tools and supplementary resources available to everyone.
Whitepapers
Industry hiring analysis — labor market, credentials, what works.
Construction 
Electrical 
Flooring 
Landscaping 
Painting 
Plumbing 
Roofing 
Fire Protection 
HVAC & Mechanical 
Paving Salary Guides
What positions actually pay — by role, region, and credential level.
Construction 
Electrical 
Flooring 
Landscaping 
Painting 
Plumbing 
Roofing 
Fire Protection 
HVAC & Mechanical 
Paving Interview Guides
Vetting frameworks, role-specific questions, and red-flag scoring.
Construction 
Electrical 
Flooring 
Landscaping 
Painting 
Plumbing 
Roofing 
Fire Protection 
HVAC & Mechanical 
Paving Talent Talk articles.
Practical hiring playbooks for the commercial trades we recruit for.
How to Hire Commercial Landscaping Teams (2026)
How to Retain Paving and Asphalt Crews
How to Hire Fire Protection Technicians & Designers
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