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Fractional vs. full-time CMO
Most boards underestimate the true loaded cost of a full-time CMO. Adjust the inputs to see the all-in comparison against a fractional engagement.
Inputs
USD
% of base
USD
% of cash comp
days/week
USD / day
How this is calculatedshow
- 48 working weeks per year for fractional engagement.
- Benefits & overhead applied to base + bonus + equity-equivalent cash.
- Equity-equivalent cash is a board-level proxy for grant value over four years.
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