Average Salary Guide by Country

Total employer cost is typically 1.10x to 1.25x the gross monthly salary, depending on the country. The multiplier covers statutory contributions like social insurance, health insurance, pension, and mandatory bonuses (such as 13th month pay in the Philippines or THR in Indonesia). On top of that, an EOR service fee is additional. So a $1,500/month developer in Vietnam costs roughly $1,875 in employer obligations plus EOR fee.

Pakistan and India have the lowest base salaries for most roles, followed by Indonesia and the Philippines. However, total hiring cost depends on the role, seniority level, and statutory contribution structure. Indonesia has the lowest employer cost multiplier (1.11-1.15x), while Vietnam has the highest in the region (1.21-1.25x). For most mid-level professional roles, Indonesia and the Philippines offer the strongest value once you factor in English proficiency, talent pool depth, and timezone compatibility.

No. An Employer of Record (EOR) like RecruitGo becomes the legal employer in the country on your behalf. Your employee works for you day to day, but their employment contract, payroll, tax withholding, and statutory benefits are handled through our local entity. You pay one monthly invoice in USD. This eliminates the need to incorporate, register for local tax, or manage ongoing compliance in a foreign jurisdiction.

Each country has different mandatory employer contributions. In the Philippines: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and 13th month pay. In Indonesia: BPJS Kesehatan, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, and THR. In Vietnam: social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance. In Malaysia: EPF, SOCSO, and EIS. These are non-negotiable employer obligations and are included in the total cost figures shown on this page.

When you hire through an EOR, you typically pay in USD (or AUD/EUR/GBP). The EOR absorbs the currency conversion risk because they handle local-currency payroll. Your invoice amount is fixed in your billing currency for the month. If you are setting up your own entity and paying directly in local currency, budget a 3-5% buffer for FX movement on salaries denominated in volatile currencies like IDR or VND.

Both. The ranges on this page reflect market rates for full-time professionals in each country, whether they work from an office or remotely. Remote roles serving overseas employers tend to land at the mid-to-high end of the range because these positions compete with international employers, not just local ones. For budget planning, use the mid-range figure for most roles.