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See exactly how much you save hiring dedicated remote employees from India compared to local market rates in the US, Europe, Australia, or Canada. Instant estimates for 43+ roles.

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What role are you hiring for?

Technology (24)Marketing & Creative (7)Finance & Accounting (4)Business Operations (5)Healthcare & Legal (2)Data & Analytics (1)

Methodology

How This Calculator Works

Transparent methodology based on real market data.

Zedtreeo Rates

Based on actual rates we charge for dedicated full-time employees across all roles. Adjusted by experience level (Junior 0.6x, Mid 1.0x, Senior 1.4x, Lead 1.8x of base).

Market Comparisons

US, EU, AU, and CA rates sourced from Glassdoor, Payscale, and Robert Half salary data (2026). Includes employer costs (benefits, taxes, overhead).

Engagement Flexibility

Full-time = 176 hrs/month flat rate. Part-time = hourly × actual hours. Project-based includes 15% project management overhead for coordination.

Why are these savings real?

A dollar trades at ~₹95 — but inside India it buys only what ~₹22 buys here, a ~4× gap. That structural currency + cost-of-living wedge, plus eliminated overhead (benefits, office, recruiting), is where your savings come from — never from cutting quality or underpaying anyone.

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FAQs

Calculator FAQs

Common questions about our pricing and how the calculator works.

The calculator provides a reliable estimate based on our actual pricing tiers and verified market salary data. Final quotes may vary slightly based on specific skill requirements, niche specializations, or team size discounts. Contact us for an exact quote.

Everything. The rate includes the employee's salary, AI tool training, dedicated account management, NDA/IP protection, timezone matching, performance reports, and our replacement guarantee. No hidden fees.

India offers a massive pool of English-speaking, technically skilled professionals at lower cost of living. You're not sacrificing quality — you're leveraging economic efficiency. The Zedtreeo 6-Stage Standard accepts 1 in 12 applicants.

Absolutely. Many clients start with 20-30 hours/week and scale up as they validate the fit. No penalties for changing engagement type — just 15-day notice to adjust.

For part-time and full-time engagements, yes — account management is included. For project-based work, a 15% premium covers project coordination, sprint planning, and delivery management.

Use the calculator to get a ballpark, then click 'Get Exact Quote' — our team will prepare a custom proposal within 2 hours based on your specific role requirements, experience needs, and team size.

Methodology

How the Remote Staffing Cost Calculator works

How the number is produced

Look up the role's canonical Zedtreeo hourly rate (pricing-rates.ts) and apply the experience multiplier you select.
Monthly cost = adjusted hourly × 176 hours (full-time) or the hours you set; annual = ×12.
The comparison market applies the regional multiplier (US ~3.5×, Europe ~3.0×, Australia ~3.2×, Canada ~2.8×) to the same hours; savings = 1 − Zedtreeo ÷ market.

Assumptions built in

Local-market figures are representative multiples of the offshore rate, not live quotes for your city.
Rates are all-in for dedicated staff; the local figure is salary-only unless you switch on the loaded view.

Benchmarks & sources

Zedtreeo Rate Index (2026)Used for: the offshore hourly rate per role used on the Zedtreeo side of every comparison — the same figures quoted on our service pages.
Zedtreeo pricing engine (site-wide constants) (2026)Used for: 176 billable hours per full-time month; local-market multipliers of ~3.5× (US), ~3.0× (Europe avg.), ~3.2× (Australia), ~2.8× (Canada) applied to the offshore rate when you pick a comparison market.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Software Developers (SOC 15-1252) (2024)Used for: cross-check for the developer rows.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031) (2024)Used for: cross-check for the finance rows.

Methodology and constants last reviewed August 18, 2026 against the Zedtreeo pricing engine and Rate Index. Estimates are for planning; your quote depends on role, scope and engagement.