The offshore hiring salary guide
See what vetted talent in the Philippines and South America typically costs, and how much you can save versus a US hire.
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What you'll actually pay
Typical fully-loaded annual cost, US hire vs Far Out Scout
Figures are typical market estimates for fully-loaded annual cost. Your actual cost depends on role seniority, scope, and hours.
A closer look at popular roles
Virtual Assistant
$1,000 – $1,400 / mo
Inbox and calendar management, research, data entry, and day-to-day admin that frees up your team's hours.
Customer Support
$950 – $1,300 / mo
Email, chat, and ticket coverage from agents who write clearly and handle volume without dropping quality.
Bookkeeper
$1,200 – $1,700 / mo
Reconciliations, invoicing, AP/AR, and month-end close from candidates vetted for accounting experience.
Estimate your savings
Number of hires: 1
Estimated annual savings
$50,600
That's 78% less than a US hire.
Frequently asked questions
How can the cost be 75–82% lower?
Talent in the Philippines and South America commands lower market wages while delivering comparable quality. You also skip the overhead of office space, equipment, and benefits packages that come with a domestic hire.
Is the quality actually comparable?
We receive thousands of applicants a month and endorse only the top 1%. Every candidate is interviewed, reference-checked, and screened for experience and communication before they reach your hiring manager.
What roles can I hire for?
Virtual assistants, customer support, bookkeepers, social media managers, and executive assistants are among the most common. If you don't see your role, a quick discovery call scopes it out.
How fast can I hire?
Most clients reach a hire in weeks, not months. After a discovery call we run the search, vet candidates, and hand you a shortlist to interview.
How does pricing work?
Far Out Scout is a contingency recruitment firm. You only pay a commission upon a successful hire, so there's no upfront risk to start a search.
Hire high-performing talent for 82% less
Book a free discovery call and we'll scope the roles you need, source the top 1%, and only charge once you make a successful hire.
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