30/10/2026
Before you hire, check the full cost, not just the salary.
For Australian SMEs, the cost of an employee can extend beyond their base pay. Employer overhead, taxes, and onboarding all need to be considered when comparing recruitment options.
If you're weighing up a local hire against offshore staffing, start with the numbers.
Remote Staff's free outsourcing calculator helps you compare estimated monthly costs for an onshore worker, a foreign VA, and a Filipino virtual assistant.
Select the role, adjust the hours and salary estimates, and review the potential annual savings based on your inputs.
It's a practical starting point for assessing whether remote staffing fits your business needs, without relying on a generic estimate alone.
Use the free calculator via the link in the comments: https://www.remotestaff.com.au/outsourcing-calculator-tool/?utm_source=rsau&utm_medium=reel&utm_campaign=80ktrap