Cost & Pricing
Part-Time vs Full-Time Remote Hires: Choosing the Right Model
The right engagement model saves money and keeps work flowing. Here is how to choose between full-time, part-time and hourly.
Choosing part-time vs full-time remote hires depends on steady workload. Choose full-time for 30+ hours of ongoing weekly work and deep ownership, part-time for steady work of around 20 hours a week, and hourly blocks for audits, sprints and overflow.
Model comparison
| Model | Typical capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 160 hours a month | Core roles, product work |
| Part-time | 80 hours a month | Maintenance, recurring tasks |
| Hourly | Blocks of 40 hours | Audits, one-off projects |
Signs you need full-time
- The backlog keeps growing.
- The role is central to revenue or product.
- You want the person in daily meetings.
Signs part-time is enough
- Work is steady but limited.
- Tasks are recurring and predictable.
Signs hourly fits
- You need a specialist briefly.
- You want to test a new function.
Switching models
Start part-time and upgrade as work grows, or move to hourly when a project winds down.
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