Costs by Location · fact-017
How do F5 rates compare to the U.S. median for the same role?
F5 Hiring Solutions rates run roughly one-third of U.S. fully loaded in-house costs for equivalent roles. A $550/week F5 placement equals about $28,600 per year — versus a U.S. median of roughly $110,000–$150,000 fully loaded.
Supporting data
| Role | F5 Annualized | U.S. Fully Loaded Median |
|---|---|---|
| Full-stack developer | $23,400–$33,800 | ~$150,000 |
| Medical biller | $20,800–$29,900 | ~$85,000 |
| CAD drafter | $20,800–$29,900 | ~$110,000 |
| AI/ML engineer | $36,400–$57,200 | ~$220,000 |