How Bounties Work
A complete guide to Merato's bounty system, including how bounties are set, earned, and paid out.
Bounty Lifecycle
Company sets bounty
When posting a role, the company defines a bounty amount (fixed or percentage of salary) and guarantee period.
Recruiter submits candidate
The recruiter sources and submits a qualified candidate. The bounty terms are locked at the time of submission.
Candidate is hired
When the company marks a candidate as hired, a placement record is created and the guarantee period begins.
Guarantee period passes
If the candidate stays through the guarantee period, the bounty is released. If they leave, the bounty is refunded to the company.
Payout processed
Merato takes a 15% platform fee and transfers the remaining 85% to the recruiter via Stripe Connect.
Fee Structure
Merato operates on a simple, transparent fee model:
Company pays bounty → Merato takes 15% → Recruiter receives 85%
Example: $10,000 bounty
Platform fee: $1,500
Recruiter payout: $8,500
There are no upfront costs, subscription fees, or hidden charges. Companies only pay when a candidate is successfully hired.