Costs by Location · fact-017
How do F5 rates compare to the U.S. median for the same role?
F5 Hiring Solutions charges $375–$1,200 per professional per week, all-inclusive. The U.S. comparison depends on the role and its matching BLS occupation: Software Developers (SOC 15-1252) carry a $135,980 median, about $194,261 fully loaded at the BLS ECEC multiplier of 1.4286, while administrative occupations sit far below that. F5 quotes the gap per role rather than publishing one ratio.
Supporting data
| Role | F5 Annualized | BLS occupation used | U.S. Fully Loaded (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-stack developer | $31,200–$62,400 | Software Developers, SOC 15-1252 (proxy) | ~$194,261 |
| AI/ML engineer | $31,200–$54,600 | Computer and Information Research Scientists, SOC 15-1221 (proxy) | ~$200,433 |
| CAD drafter | $20,800–$36,400 | Architectural and Civil Drafters, SOC 17-3011 | ~$94,502 |
| Medical biller | $20,800–$27,300 | Billing and Posting Clerks, SOC 43-3021 | ~$69,287 |
| Basis | $375–$1,200 per professional per week x 52 | BLS publishes no software-specialism or AI occupation | Estimate of employer cost, not a quoted salary |