What is the average cost of a fractional compliance officer?
Cost depends on scope and cadence. Monthly retainers are common for steady guidance, with short projects for assessments and audits. Spend should track value from faster deals and fewer incidents.
Why it matters
A clear link to outcomes keeps budgets safe during review.
Deep dive
Scope: policy work, vendor and marketing reviews, and audit prep.
Cadence: weekly or biweekly touch points.
Mix of work: steady operations with short sprints for audits.
Value proof: sales cycle time, pass rates, and incident reduction.
Checklist
List the work in and out of scope.
Choose a cadence that matches your volume.
Keep a metrics sheet with sales and incident data.
Review value each quarter.
Adjust scope or cadence as needed.
Definitions
Retainer: a monthly fee for ongoing work.
Sprint: a short and focused burst of work.