EOR pricing 2026
Transparent employer of record pricing for India and 15+ countries. One flat monthly fee covers payroll, compliance, health insurance and a dedicated experience manager. No deposit, no lock-in and no percentage-of-payroll markup.
Why teams switch
Most EOR providers price per employee, but the final invoice often grows with setup fees, deposits, benefits add-ons and support tiers. StratEdge Global keeps one flat monthly EOR fee per employee, so you can budget your international hiring cost with confidence.
Health insurance, a welcome kit, KnowBe4 security training, a recognition program, and HRMS and timesheet access come with every plan.
Hire faster than the 5 to 14 days many EOR providers take, with contracts, payroll and compliance handled from day one.
Month-to-month terms, invoiced monthly in USD on Net 10. No deposit and no annual contract.
EOR plans
Three plans for different stages. All include payroll, compliance and a dedicated experience manager.
Most popular for startups
Essential EOR
$349 per employee / month
Best for in-office teams
EOR plus workspace
$549 per employee / month
Recruit, employ and retain
Premium EOR plus compliance
$749 per employee / month
Included in every plan
Health insurance for your employee, included in every plan.
A branded welcome kit and KnowBe4 security awareness training.
One named contact for you and your employee, on every plan.
A recognition program that helps you keep good people.
Software and timesheet access through EmpleYor, our global HR and EOR platform. Always included.
AI-powered CRM at $10 per seat, per month. Enhanced health benefits and custom onboarding are quoted per role.
Global cost calculator
Choose a country and a monthly salary to see employer contributions, the employee’s take-home pay and the full monthly cost with StratEdge. Hiring only in India? Try our India EOR cost calculator, which compares StratEdge with Deel, Remote, Rippling and setting up your own entity.
Select a country, enter a gross salary — instantly see employer costs, employee net pay, and a full statutory breakdown. No signup. No email required.
EOR cost explained
The total cost of hiring through an employer of record (EOR) has three parts: the employee’s gross salary, the employer’s statutory contributions in that country, and the EOR service fee. Salary and statutory costs are set by the market and by local law, so they are the same whichever provider you choose. The EOR fee is where providers differ, and where hidden extras tend to appear.
Total monthly cost = gross salary + employer contributions + EOR fee ($349 to $749)
| Country | Typical employer cost on top of salary | Main items |
|---|---|---|
| India | About 5–10% for professional roles; up to about 18% for salaries up to ₹21,000 a month | PF (on wages up to ₹25,000), EDLI, gratuity, ESI and bonus for lower salaries |
| Philippines | About 20–23%; 11–14% for high salaries | SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th-month pay |
| Mexico | About 25–40% | IMSS, INFONAVIT, retirement, payroll tax, aguinaldo, PTU |
| Brazil | About 65–80% | INSS, FGTS, 13th salary, vacation bonus |
| Poland | About 20.5–22% | ZUS pension, disability, accident, Labour Fund |
| Romania | About 2.25% | Employees bear most social charges, so gross pay is set higher |
| Bulgaria | About 19–20% | Social and health insurance on pay up to €2,300 a month |
| Ukraine | About 22% | Unified Social Contribution (ESV) |
| Vietnam | About 23.5% | Social, health and unemployment insurance, union fee |
| China | About 26–40% | Social insurance and housing fund, varying by city |
| Colombia | About 38–52% | Pension, health, family fund, SENA, ICBF, ARL, prima and cesantías |
| South Africa | About 2–3% statutory; 10–25% with usual benefits | UIF, Skills Development Levy, COIDA |
Estimates based on 2026 rules for typical salaries. Click a country for its full payroll and employment guide.
EOR pricing models
One fixed monthly fee per employee, whatever the salary. Easy to budget, and the model StratEdge Global uses.
A fee calculated as a share of each salary, so the cost rises every time you give a raise. Common with staffing agencies.
Pricing agreed case by case. Flexible, but harder to compare across providers before you commit.
EOR hidden fees
Some providers ask for a deposit before your first payroll. StratEdge: no deposit.
A fee that grows with salary. StratEdge: one flat fee per employee.
Health insurance, equipment or recognition charged extra. StratEdge: core benefits included.
A named manager only on enterprise plans. StratEdge: a dedicated experience manager for every client.
Annual commitments that are hard to exit. StratEdge: month to month, no lock-in.
Hidden spreads when local payroll is funded. Ask every provider which exchange rate they use. StratEdge invoices in USD.
EOR provider comparison
| What you get | Deel | Remote | Velocity Global | Multiplier | StratEdge Global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboarding speed | ~5–7 days | ~7–14 days | 2–4 weeks | ~3–7 days | As fast as 48 hours |
| Dedicated account manager | Enterprise only | Shared CSM | Enterprise tier | Shared support | Every client |
| Employee experience package | Compliance only | Compliance only | Compliance only | Basic benefits | Full engagement stack |
| Pricing | Tiered plans | Custom quotes | Custom quotes | Listed pricing | Flat, all-inclusive |
| Contract flexibility | Monthly plans | Monthly plans | Annual lock-in | Monthly plans | No lock-in |
| Advisory included | Billed extra | Not offered | Separate | Not standard | Included |
Based on publicly available information.
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Simple billing
One billing relationship and one invoice across all services.
Payment terms
Invoices are payable within 10 business days. No deposit required.
Invoice currency
All invoices are issued by our US entity, StratEdge Global LLC.
Billing cycle
Billed monthly per employee or resource on engagement.
EOR pricing guides
FAQ
Answers to the questions founders ask most about employer of record cost.
The total cost is the employee’s gross salary, plus the employer’s statutory contributions in that country, plus the EOR fee. StratEdge Global’s EOR fee is flat: $349 (EMBARK), $549 (ENHANCED) or $749 (ELEVATE) per employee, per month. Use the global hiring cost calculator on this page for a country-by-country estimate.
StratEdge’s EOR fee in India starts at $349 per employee, per month. On top of salary, statutory employer costs are typically about 5–10% for professional roles (Provident Fund on wages up to ₹25,000 a month, EDLI and gratuity accrual), and higher for lower salaries covered by ESI and statutory bonus.
StratEdge charges a flat fee per employee, per month, not a percentage of payroll. Your EOR fee stays the same when you give a raise, so it is easy to budget as your team grows.
No. Pricing is flat and all-inclusive per employee, per month, and your quote lists every cost before you sign. You are invoiced monthly in USD on Net 10 terms.
EMBARK includes payroll processing, health insurance, KnowBe4 security training, a dedicated experience manager, an engagement and recognition program, software and timesheet access, and a welcome kit.
For a small team, an EOR is usually cheaper and faster, because you avoid entity registration, local directors, accounting and annual compliance filings. An entity can make sense once you have a large, stable team in one country. Our India EOR cost calculator compares both.
No deposit is required. Invoices are issued monthly by StratEdge Global LLC in USD and are payable within 10 business days.
As fast as 48 hours once the offer is accepted and documents are in. Timelines can be longer where a country requires extra registrations or background checks.
Yes. If your hire moves from remote to office-based work, or needs extra compliance support, talk to your experience manager about moving to ENHANCED or ELEVATE.
There is no annual lock-in. Plans run month to month. The employee’s statutory notice and final settlement rules in their country still apply.
Yes. StratEdge Global hires in India and 15+ countries. Statutory costs differ by country, so ask for a quote for the country you are hiring in, or start with the global cost calculator above.
No entity, no overhead, no lock-in. Get your first hire onboarded in days.
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