The two-tier model
Choose certified experts who hold Anthropic-issued credentials, or practitioners who are assessed and match your delivery need at a lower rate.
| Tier | Credential | Market rate range | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified | Anthropic-issued Claude certification | $70–$150/hr contract | Core architecture, complex integrations, production hardening, executive review |
| Practitioner | Skills assessment pass, no certification | 30–50% lower than certified | Workflows, implementations, support and training delivery |
These are market observations from our network. Exact rates depend on specialisation, geography, engagement length and availability. Request a shortlist for specific pricing on your role.
Our vetting process
Every expert undergoes structured assessment before deployment.
Application and skills assessment
Submit your requirements. Each candidate passes a skills assessment that covers role-specific Claude capabilities.
Credential verification
For certified experts, we verify the Anthropic-issued credential through Credly. Anthropic administers and awards the certification independently.
Deployment
Shortlist within five business days. Direct engagement with the expert or full managed delivery based on your needs.
Engagement models
Choose the structure that fits your work.
Full-time
Ongoing role
Hire a full-time Claude expert who owns AI strategy, product, engineering or training delivery in your organisation.
Contract
Specialist engagement
A specialist handles a defined piece of work: building an integration, reviewing an architecture or optimising an existing workflow.
Project delivery
Team and scope
A team delivers a defined project with agreed milestones, roles and outputs, such as a Claude application, agent workflow or architecture review.
How fast can we move
We commit to realistic timelines.
- Shortlist delivery: Within five business days of your hiring request, we provide a shortlist of matched candidates with rates and availability.
- Response time: Each expert replies within one business day of contact. Direct communication replaces intermediaries for all contract work.
Send a hiring request
Share the role or project requirements. The request reaches Timo directly by email. Timo replies to your work email.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a certified Claude developer?
Market rates for certified Claude experts range from $70 to $150 per hour on contract. Practitioners without certification typically cost 30 to 50 percent less. These are market observations. Your exact rate depends on specialisation, location, engagement length and availability. Request a shortlist to discuss rates for your role.
Can we hire for a one-off project?
Yes. One-off projects are a standard engagement model. Defined scope, fixed delivery and clear milestones work well. Submit a project brief, timeline and budget. Timo shortlists matched experts within five business days.
Do you provide AI training for our employees?
Yes. Amotion and Timo Labs deliver custom AI training programs for teams. Contact Poorna Reddy at poorna@timolabs.dev for enterprise training proposals tailored to your team's role and function.
How do you verify certifications?
Each certified expert holds an Anthropic-issued credential verified through Credly. We confirm the credential type, award date and issuer. Anthropic administers and awards the certification independently.
Which countries do you cover?
We deploy experts from and across the United States, India, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. Tell us the location, time zone and role, and we shortlist candidates who match.