CMMC Certification Cost Estimator
Estimate your CMMC certification costs based on company size, target level, and existing compliance posture.
Inputs
Size bracket: 26–100 employees
Partial compliance — moderate remediation needed
Each additional system adds ~10% to assessment scope
Results
Total Estimated Cost
$118K — $315K
CMMC Level 2 — Advanced for 26–100 employees
Estimated Timeline
5 — 10 months
From gap assessment to certification
Cost Breakdown
C3PAO Assessment Fee
$34K — $64K
Gap Remediation
$39K — $118K
Tools & Licensing
$20K — $59K
Consulting & Advisory
$25K — $74K
Industry Comparison
Companies your size typically spend $180,000 over 9 months for CMMC Level 2 certification.
Estimates are based on published C3PAO fee schedules, industry surveys, and Cabrillo Club advisory data. Actual costs vary by organization complexity, existing infrastructure, and assessor selection.
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How CMMC Certification Costs Are Calculated
CMMC certification costs vary significantly based on organization size, current compliance posture, and target certification level. The major cost components include C3PAO assessment fees, gap remediation work, security tooling and licensing, and consulting advisory services.
Organizations with existing certifications like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP can leverage overlapping controls to reduce remediation costs. Our estimator factors in these discounts based on industry data from certified C3PAOs and defense contractors.