If you’ve worked in recruitment for a while, you already know how the numbers play out. 💭
You work hard, bill thousands each month, and yet somehow your payslip never quite reflects the effort you put in.
Sound familiar?
It’s the same story for countless recruiters across the UK — people who are exceptional at their jobs, but caught in a system where their earnings are capped long before their potential is.
At Jiggle, we think it’s time to talk honestly about agency fee splits — what they really mean, and how you can take home a lot more of what you actually earn.
Where the Money Really Goes
In most agencies, you generate the revenue — but only see a small fraction of it.
Here’s a typical breakdown of where your hard-earned fee ends up:
| What You Bill | Where It Goes |
|---|---|
| The client pays £10,000 | Great start — you’ve done your job. |
| Agency overheads | Rent, directors, admin, and salaries. |
| Commission structure | Complex tiers and thresholds. |
| You | The final slice — often 20–40% of the fee. |
So, out of every £10,000 you bill, you might see £2,000–£4,000.
You did the sourcing, the negotiating, the selling, and the closing — yet the majority of the reward goes elsewhere.
For high performers, it’s no wonder that starts to feel unfair. 😤
The Case for Fairer Rewards
Recruitment is a results-driven profession — and if you’re producing results, you should be rewarded accordingly.
That’s the principle behind Jiggle’s approach.
We believe recruiters deserve a fair share of the fees they generate — not a token percentage, not capped bonuses, but a genuine income that reflects their effort and expertise. 💪
When you work through a model like ours, you keep well over half of what you bill.
That means your income scales with your success — not your employer’s structure.
Because if you’re responsible for bringing in the business, you should see that reflected in your bank account. 💰
Why Traditional Splits Don’t Work Anymore
The old agency system was built for a different era — big offices, long commutes, and layers of management.
Today, recruiters don’t need that level of overhead to succeed.
Technology, remote working, and streamlined operations mean you can deliver the same (or better) results from anywhere — without the cost or complexity of a traditional agency setup. 🌍
So why are so many recruiters still working to outdated splits?
Because that’s the way it’s always been.
At Jiggle, we’re changing that.
We’ve built a model that gives recruiters the tools, systems, and support they need to run independently — and the freedom to earn what they deserve.
Freedom Without the Frustration
Here’s what makes the difference:
• 💻 We provide the infrastructure — CRM, invoicing, compliance, and brand support.
• 💬 You provide the expertise — your clients, candidates, and relationships.
• 💰 You keep the majority of your earnings — because you’re the one generating them.
It’s a partnership, not a payslip.
You do what you love — recruiting — and we make sure your hard work translates directly into fair reward. 🙌
Do the Maths
Let’s take a simple example.
Imagine two recruiters, both billing £200,000 a year.
| Scenario | Earnings (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Working in a traditional agency | £40,000–£50,000 take-home |
| Working independently through Jiggle | £100,000+ take-home (often more) |
Even if you bill slightly less in your first year of independence, you’ll still take home more — because you’re finally keeping the income you earn.
That’s the power of a fairer fee model. ⚖️
It’s Not Just About the Money
Yes, the income potential is higher — but the benefits go beyond that.
When you earn fairly for your results, you gain:
• Freedom to work how and when you want
• Flexibility to choose your clients and markets
• Fulfilment from building something that’s yours ❤️
Recruitment becomes enjoyable again — not a race to hit someone else’s target.
Work Smarter. Earn Fairer. Join the Change.
You’ve already proven you can bill.
Now it’s time to make sure you’re being rewarded properly for it.
At Jiggle, we’re leading the movement toward fairer recruitment fees — helping experienced recruiters across the UK earn more, work flexibly, and grow their own businesses with the right support behind them.
👉 Find out how Jiggle helps recruiters earn fairly for the work they do.
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