Fully-Loaded Cost Calculator
Australian Direct Hire vs TrustedOps — true cost, not just base salary.
About this calculator
What it compares and the costs most comparisons miss.
About this calculator
What it compares and the costs most comparisons miss.
What this tool does
Most hiring comparisons use base salary. This calculator shows the full picture — superannuation, workers compensation, leave entitlements, equipment, and admin — so you can see the real difference between hiring locally in Australia and building your team through TrustedOps.
Salary is just the starting point. You also pay 11.5% superannuation, workers compensation, leave entitlements (annual, sick, LSL accruals), plus payroll processing and equipment. The real cost is typically 20–25% above base.
Your team member's offshore salary plus a flat quarterly TrustedOps fee — that's it. TrustedOps handles all Philippine payroll, compliance, and statutory obligations. No super. No workers comp. No leave loadings on your books.
Select a role to auto-fill benchmark salaries from our AU vs Philippines salary data. Adjust any inputs to match your actual situation. Use the results for directional planning and internal business cases.
Common calculation mistakes
- Comparing base salary to base salary — this ignores 18–25% in Australian employer on-costs (super, workers comp, leave).
- Overlooking the time cost of hiring — AHRI puts the average cost to hire in Australia at A$23,860 per candidate, with 40 days average time-to-hire.
- Assuming offshore = lower quality — when properly recruited and managed, offshore team members perform at equivalent levels.
Salary benchmarks auto-fill from our AU vs Philippines data. You can override any figure below.
* Mandatory entitlements typically include: SSS employer contribution, PhilHealth employer contribution, Pag-IBIG employer contribution, and standard allowances (internet / WFH). Rates vary; 10% is a conservative estimate.
No Australian superannuation, workers comp, or leave entitlements payable.
Monthly cost comparison
The Australian HR Institute puts the average cost to hire at A$23,860 per candidate, with an average time-to-hire of 40 days. These costs aren't included in the calculator above — but they're real, and with TrustedOps, they don't apply.
All figures in AUD. Salary benchmarks are indicative. Australian on-costs (super, workers comp, leave) may vary by state, industry, and award. Consult your accountant or HR advisor for precise figures.