Remote Staffing Cost Calculator
Compare the estimated first-year and ongoing cost of a US local hire with a remote staffing model using assumptions you can change.
Change every assumption that affects the decision.
Choose a role, then replace the starting values with your actual salary benchmark and staffing proposal.
Where the savings come from
- US base salary
- $54,000
- US employer payroll taxes · 7.65%
- $4,131
- Ukraine specialist · 12 months
- $18,000
- US employer payroll taxes charged to client for Ukraine specialist
- $0
Planning estimate, not a quote or tax calculation. Salary and staffing presets are editable starting assumptions; actual cost depends on role scope, seniority, location, benefits, schedule, and contract structure. The Ukraine specialist is responsible for personal tax obligations under the applicable arrangement; this model assumes no US employer payroll tax or employee benefits are charged to the client.
What the calculator includes.
Local year-one cost equals salary, employer FICA, benefits and overhead, recruiting, and setup. Ongoing local cost excludes one-time recruiting and setup. Remote staffing cost equals the editable monthly fee multiplied by twelve.
Use the result as a planning range, not a quote.
Role presets are starting assumptions and should be replaced with the buyer's own compensation data. Software developer salary begins with the May 2024 BLS median. Employer FICA follows the IRS 2026 rates; state taxes, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, bonuses, equity, and role-specific compliance are not calculated.