Industry-Specific Pricing
Fractional CTO Cost for IoT/Hardware
IoT/Hardware fractional CTO services: $5,500-$14,000/month. Get specialized expertise for your industry's unique technical challenges.
IoT/Hardware CTO Pricing Overview
Price Range
$5,500-$14,000
per month
Typical Engagement
12+ months
minimum commitment
Recommended Package
Growth
$5,999/month
Why IoT/Hardware Pricing Varies
IoT/Hardware companies have unique technical requirements that affect fractional CTO pricing:
- Hardware-software integration
- Device security
- OTA updates
- Battery optimization
- Manufacturing coordination
Specialized IoT/Hardware Expertise
Key Skills Required
- Embedded systems
- IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP)
- Edge computing
- Firmware development
- Device management
- Cloud integration
Common Challenges
- Hardware-software integration
- Device security
- OTA updates
- Battery optimization
- Manufacturing coordination
What's Included for IoT/Hardware
IoT architecture
Device security framework
Cloud backend design
OTA update system
Manufacturing tech specs
ROI for IoT/Hardware Companies
60-75%
Cost Savings vs Full-Time
3-6 Months
Typical ROI Timeline
$150K+
Average Annual Savings
Common IoT/Hardware Wins:
- Faster time to market with proven architecture patterns
- Reduced compliance risk through expert guidance
- Better hiring outcomes with technical leadership
- Avoided costly technical debt and rewrites
IoT/Hardware Packages
Starter
$2,999/month
10-15 hours/month
- Weekly strategy call
- Async support via Slack/email
- Architecture review
- Technology roadmap
- Vendor evaluation
Growth
$5,999/month
20-30 hours/month
- 2x weekly strategy calls
- Team mentorship and coaching
- Hiring support and interviews
- Code review processes
- Security and compliance guidance
Scale
$9,999/month
40+ hours/month
- Daily availability
- Leadership team participation
- Board meeting preparation and reporting
- Multi-team coordination
- M&A technical due diligence
All packages include IoT/Hardware-specific expertise and deliverables
How IoT/Hardware Compares to Other Industries
| Industry | Price Range | Complexity | Typical Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| IoT/Hardware | $5,500-$14,000 | High | 12+ months |
| Standard SaaS | $4,500-$12,000 | Medium | 6-12 months |
| E-commerce | $4,000-$11,000 | Medium | 6-12 months |
| Mobile Apps | $4,200-$11,500 | Medium | 6-12 months |
Ready to Get IoT/Hardware CTO Expertise?
Get a custom quote based on your IoT/Hardware needs. Start with a free consultation to discuss your technical challenges.