CMMC Cost Calculator: Estimate Your Certification Budget
Enter your organization details below to receive an itemized cost estimate for CMMC certification. This is a model, not a quote: the assessment line is anchored on DoD's published cost analysis in the 32 CFR Part 170 final rule, and the remediation and maintenance lines are our own bands. No C3PAO publishes a fee schedule, so no calculator can tell you what one will charge.
Your Organization
Low: minimal security controls. Medium: some controls in place (firewall, AV, basic policies). High: mature program with existing compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Cost Estimate
How This Calculator Works
Methodology
The assessment line is anchored on the regulatory cost analysis published with the 32 CFR Part 170 final rule (89 FR 83181-83188), which models assessor time at $260.28 per hour and gives per-entity figures for Levels 1, 2 and 3. There are no C3PAO fee schedules to draw on, because no assessor publishes one. The remediation, tooling and maintenance lines are our own bands rather than sourced prices. The calculator factors in company size (which affects both tool licensing and assessment scope), current maturity (which determines remediation effort), and the number of physical locations.
MSSP costs are based on monthly retainer ranges for managed compliance services, including monitoring, incident response, and ongoing GRC platform management.
Limitations
Every organization is different. The calculator provides a budget planning range, not a fixed quote. Actual costs depend on your current security posture, CUI scope, network architecture, and the specific C3PAO you engage. Organizations with existing ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certifications may find significant overlap that reduces remediation costs.
For a precise estimate, engage a qualified consultant for a gap assessment. See our remediation cost guide and C3PAO selection guide.