What does a remote developer really cost?

How the calculator works

1. 1

   Pick your corridor

   Choose where your company is based and where your candidate lives.

2. 2

   Set the salary

   Drag the touch-friendly slider or use a seniority preset for the role.

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   See the true cost

   Employer taxes, mandatory benefits, FX conversions and compliance risk — instantly.

• IndiaMedium riskAvg. salary$18,000True cost$19,568Employer taxes 6.3% · Benefits 2.4%Open calculator →
• BrazilHigh riskAvg. salary$36,000True cost$54,320Employer taxes 39.8% · Benefits 11.1%Open calculator →
• PolandLow riskAvg. salary$46,000True cost$55,421Employer taxes 20.5% · Benefits 0%Open calculator →
• PhilippinesMedium riskAvg. salary$16,000True cost$18,443Employer taxes 6.9% · Benefits 8.3%Open calculator →
• MexicoHigh riskAvg. salary$38,000True cost$49,703Employer taxes 25.9% · Benefits 4.9%Open calculator →
• ColombiaHigh riskAvg. salary$32,000True cost$42,940Employer taxes 16.5% · Benefits 17.7%Open calculator →
• VietnamMedium riskAvg. salary$20,000True cost$24,700Employer taxes 23.5% · Benefits 0%Open calculator →
• UkraineHigh riskAvg. salary$36,000True cost$43,920Employer taxes 22% · Benefits 0%Open calculator →

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