What Does It Really Cost to Hire?
Honest 2026 cost breakdowns for every role we staff. Salary data from BLS, Glassdoor, Indeed, and Statistics Canada compared with managed remote staffing pricing from India.
Virtual Assistant Cost
US hourly $25-$50. Managed remote staffing from $1,200/mo all-inclusive. Full breakdown by country and commitment type.
Bookkeeper Cost
US median $47,440 (BLS). Full-service bookkeeping from $1,400/mo through managed remote staffing. Compare hourly vs monthly options.
Customer Support Cost
US CSR $38K-$48K base. Per-ticket, per-hour, and dedicated agent pricing compared across US, Philippines, India.
Offshore Developer Cost
US $95K-$135K. India $24K-$30K all-inclusive via managed staffing. Compare to Eastern Europe and Latin America.
SDR Cost
US SDR total comp $70K-$95K. Managed remote SDR from $1,400/mo. What affects cost: commission, quota, lead source.
Marketing Specialist Cost
US $50K-$70K. Breakdown by specialty: SEO, PPC, content, social, email. Managed remote marketing from $1,400/mo.
Graphic Designer Cost
US hourly $30-$75, salary $55K-$78K. Full-time remote designers from $1,400/mo through managed staffing.
QA Engineer Cost
US $75K-$110K. Manual vs automated QA pricing, onshore vs offshore comparison. From $2,000/mo via Teckas.
Want the full picture?
Our 2026 Remote Staffing Salary Report aggregates compensation data across 8 role categories with US, Canada, and India comparisons.