163 qualified fractional opportunities, posted-rate evidence, and one market takeaway.
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Week of August 24, 2026 · 163 active roles · 48% post compensation

Active roles
163
Qualified fractional and interim
Median posted rate
$100/hr
Based on 79 hourly ranges
-74%
Vs last week
68%
Remote
48%
Pay disclosed
What we’re seeing: Other leads qualified demand with 73 live roles. 68% of the qualified board is remote, and the posted hourly median is $100/hr across 79 usable ranges.

Five opportunities worth opening

Chosen for engagement clarity, useful compensation evidence, and role variety.

Part time executive director of a nonprofit
Christmas Unlimited · Colorado Springs, CO, US · $20-$35/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Fractional Controller / Senior Real Estate Accountant
Satori Development Ventures · Remote, US · $40-$100/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Learntastic · Remote, US · $5,000-$7,000/mo
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Event & Field Marketing Manager
Kaizen Labs · Remote · $60-$90/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.
Chief Medical Officer
Allia Health Group · Remote (USA only) · $275-$400/hr
Why it made the cut: Posted compensation makes the opportunity easier to qualify quickly.

Demand by function

Other 73 $105/hr median · n=35
CFO 31 $100/hr median · n=17
Director 19 $68/hr median · n=14
VP 11 $163/hr median · n=3
Head of function 9 $179/hr median · n=2

Market shifts worth knowing

Three relevant developments selected for what they change for fractional professionals, not merely for mentioning “fractional.”

Leadership on demand: How fractional C-suite are adding value to GCC’s SMEs
Why it matters: Fractional C-suite leaders are helping UAE SMEs scale without permanent hires through on-demand executive services.
gulfbusiness.com
Orion touts fractional share trading for advisors who custody with Schwab
Why it matters: Orion enables Schwab advisors to trade fractional shares directly through its platform, expanding client investment options.
investmentnews.com
Why Experienced Women Are Trading The C-Suite For Their Own Terms
Why it matters: Experienced women are increasingly leaving C-suites for consulting and entrepreneurship, raising concerns about organizational impact.
forbes.com
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Method: public listings are deduplicated, then filtered for both fractional or interim engagement language and relevant role scope. Compensation is shown in the employer’s posted unit; hourly medians use only listings with usable hourly ranges.

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