Compensation & Outlook

Compensation in 2025 reflects professionalization: clear convergence around retainers, rising benchmarks, and measured optimism about future opportunity.

Key benchmarks:

• Dominant model: 88% report retainer-based compensation.

• Average monthly compensation: $11,732 in 2025.

• Average hourly rate: $225/hour (wide dispersion by scope and impact).

Outlook snapshot:
Looking ahead, expectations are measured: 39% anticipate a growing number of opportunities over the next 6–12 months, while uncertainty has increased compared to prior years.

Explore the questions in this section:

• How Much Do Fractional Sales Leaders Earn Per Month?

• What are typical hourly rates for fractional sales leaders?

• What is the outlook for fractional sales leadership?

Related definitions:

• Retainer-Based Fractional Engagements (definition)

• Fractional Sales Leadership Success Criteria (definition)

Other knowledge hubs:

• Market & Maturity

• Sourcing & Structure

For full compensation distribution and outlook context, download the report:

2025 State of Fractional Sales Leadership