Well, that entirely depends on the rate that Agent can negotiate. I don't often take a salary now, but from an hourly perspective (or day rate, or project based

Well, that entirely depends on the rate that Agent can negotiate. I don't often take a salary now, but from an hourly perspective (or day rate, or project based fee), the answer is absolutely yes. In fact, I think I do this now with recruiters. They put me in front of a client at a client at a particular rate, my bill rate, and then they take a percentage. Often that percentage is at least 20 - 33%. But I think you make a good point about the employer having the leverage. It may be that the market isn't ready for recruiting Agents who work for the technical talent. It may be that the market is only able to handle recruiters who give the perception of working for the companies that need the talent.