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Philippine Hiring Cost Calculator — Kaptan Talent Solutions
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What does hiring in the Philippines really cost?

Salaries are only the visible half. Build your planned team like an invoice — role by role — then see the full employer cost with SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month pay and benefits, and compare an Employer of Record against setting up your own local entity.

Build your Philippine team

Pick a job title, set the quantity, adjust the salary if needed. Add as many roles as you're planning to hire.

Job Title Quantity Est. Salary / Hire (USD/yr) Running Total Remove row
$8,500
Team salary total 1 $8,500
Salaries pre-fill with mid-level market benchmarks — edit freely.

🇵🇭 Philippine cost statement

Estimated cost summary

Your live estimate appears here. Set a quantity on your first role to start the statement.

Your full Philippine cost ledger

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See the line-by-line breakdown

Get your full Philippine hiring ledger — every role costed, statutory contributions, EOR vs. entity comparison, and your first-year savings estimate for your team.

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Figures are directional estimates based on typical Philippine statutory employer contribution rates (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month pay) and market benchmarks, and vary by salary level, contribution caps, industry and benefits design. This tool does not constitute tax, legal or financial advice — final quotes are confirmed after consultation.
Kaptan Talent Solutions, Inc. · Mabuhay Tower, IT Park, Cebu City, Cebu · +632 328 3010 · info@kaptansolutions.com
  • First hire working in 2–3 weeks
  • No entity, no paid-in capital, no local registrations
  • Compliant contracts, payroll, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG filings handled
  • Optional recruitment & managed workspace in IT Park, Cebu
  • + Kaptan service fee — scoped to your team in a final proposal

Route B — Set up your own entity

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  • ≈ ${fmt(CONFIG.entitySetup)} incorporation, SEC registration & permits
  • ≈ ${fmt(CONFIG.entityMonthly)}/mo accounting, tax & compliance
  • 4–6 months before you can legally employ
  • US$200k paid-in capital typically required (foreign-owned)
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Kaptan Talent Solutions, Inc.

Mabuhay Tower, IT Park, Cebu City, Cebu
+632 328 3010 | info@kaptansolutions.com