What does it cost to hire someone in another country?
Statutory employer costs add 5.7% to 50.9% on top of gross salary across the 6 countries covered here, and employer-of-record (EOR) fees start at $199 to $699 per month at providers that publish prices. Pick a country below to see the full breakdown for contractor, EOR and own-entity hiring.
Estimates only, not tax, legal or accounting advice. Statutory rates, limits and provider prices change; check the linked sources and ask a qualified adviser before you hire.
Employer costs by country
| Country | On top of gross | Example: gross to total per month | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 50.9% | BRL 10,000 to 15,089 | 2026-11-13 |
| India | 5.7% | INR 100,000 to 105,655 | 2026-11-13 |
| Mexico | 32.1% | MXN 40,000 to 52,853 | 2026-11-13 |
| Philippines | 18.3% | PHP 50,000 to 59,147 | 2026-11-13 |
| Poland | 20.5% | PLN 10,000 to 12,048 | 2026-11-13 |
| Vietnam | 23.5% | VND 30,000,000 to 37,050,000 | 2026-11-13 |
How we calculate
For each country we list the employer-side contributions that the law requires, with the rate, any floor or cap, and a link to the source. The calculator applies those rules to the salary you enter. Employee-side deductions are not employer costs and are left out. Where a rule is simplified, the country page says so. Read the method.
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