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 
Commercial Cleaning 
Welding & Fabrication 
Masonry & Concrete 
Physical Security 
Insulation 
Pest Control 
Elevator Maintenance 
LED & Solar 
Trucking 
Irrigation Salary Guides
What positions actually pay - by role, region, and credential level.
Construction 
Electrical 
Flooring 
Landscaping 
Painting 
Plumbing 
Roofing 
Fire Protection 
HVAC & Mechanical 
Paving 
Commercial Cleaning 
Welding & Fabrication 
Masonry & Concrete 
Physical Security 
Insulation 
Pest Control 
Elevator Maintenance 
LED & Solar 
Trucking 
Irrigation Interview Guides
Vetting frameworks, role-specific questions, and red-flag scoring.
Construction 
Electrical 
Flooring 
Landscaping 
Painting 
Plumbing 
Roofing 
Fire Protection 
HVAC & Mechanical 
Paving 
Commercial Cleaning 
Welding & Fabrication 
Masonry & Concrete 
Physical Security 
Insulation 
Pest Control 
Elevator Maintenance 
LED & Solar 
Trucking 
Irrigation Talent Talk articles.
Practical hiring playbooks for the commercial trades we recruit for.
What It Costs to Hire a Physical Security Systems Installer in 2026
What It Costs to Hire a Commercial Solar Installer in 2026
What It Costs to Hire a CDL Driver for Your Commercial Fleet in 2026
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Every week a seat sits open, the rest of your people are covering for it. Every contingency fee you pay is money that didn't go toward growth. There's a better model. Let's build your pipeline.