What You Pay in the US vs the Philippines
These are full-time employees with benefits, not freelancers. Monthly salary in USD.
| Role | US Salary | Philippines Salary | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | $4,500 - $7,000 | $800 - $1,500 | 75-80% |
| Customer Support Rep | $3,500 - $5,000 | $600 - $1,000 | 75-80% |
| Bookkeeper / Accountant | $5,000 - $7,500 | $900 - $1,600 | 75-80% |
| Legal Assistant | $4,000 - $6,500 | $800 - $1,400 | 75-80% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $6,000 - $9,000 | $1,200 - $2,200 | 70-75% |
| Virtual Assistant (General) | $3,000 - $5,000 | $500 - $900 | 75-85% |
| Graphic Designer | $5,000 - $8,000 | $1,000 - $1,800 | 70-80% |
| Software Developer | $8,000 - $14,000 | $2,000 - $3,500 | 65-75% |
Ranges reflect mid-to-senior professionals. Includes salary only. RecruitGo handles SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and 13th month pay on top.
These Are Full-Time Employees. Not Freelancers.
When you hire through RecruitGo, your team member is a legal employee of our Philippine entity. They get the same protections and benefits as any locally hired employee.
Hired under Philippine labor law through our own entity (registered since 2011). No misclassification risk.
SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month pay, and mandatory leave. All handled by us.
Monthly payroll in PHP. BIR withholding tax computed and filed. You get one invoice in USD.
These are your full-time employees. They work your hours, join your meetings, and integrate into your workflow.
Contract signed, tax registered, benefits enrolled, and ready to start in 3-5 business days.
We handle employment, payroll, and compliance. You manage their day-to-day tasks, goals, and performance.
Why the Philippines?
How It Works
From your first inquiry to your employee starting work, in days not months.
Tell us the role
What position, what skills, what hours. We confirm feasibility and send a cost breakdown.
We find or onboard
Already have a candidate? We onboard them. Need help finding one? We recruit for you.
Contract and compliance
Employment contract through our Philippine entity. Tax registration, benefits enrollment, done.
They start working
Your employee is on payroll, fully compliant, and working for you within days.
Pay as you grow. No surprises.
Our EOR fee is a percentage of your employee's salary, so junior hires cost less than senior ones. Unlike flat-fee providers who charge $400+ per employee regardless of role, our pricing stays proportional.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about hiring in the Philippines through RecruitGo.
Neither. RecruitGo is an Employer of Record. We hire your team member as a full-time employee through our registered Philippine entity. They receive SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month pay, and all statutory benefits. This is compliant employment, not a contractor arrangement.
No. Our entity is the legal employer. You manage the employee's work. We handle everything else: contract, payroll, tax filing, benefits, and compliance.
Yes. If you already have a candidate, we onboard them directly. If you need help finding someone, our recruitment team sources and screens candidates for you.
We handle termination in compliance with Philippine labor law, including proper notice, clearance, and any final pay obligations. You are never exposed to wrongful dismissal claims because the employment is structured correctly from day one.
Our EOR pricing in the Philippines is 10% of the employee's monthly payroll, capped at USD 250 per employee per month. We provide a full cost breakdown (salary + statutory contributions + EOR fee) within 24 hours of your inquiry. No hidden fees.
Whatever hours you agree on. Most clients have their Philippine employees work overlapping hours with their US or European team. The Philippines has 4-8 hours of timezone overlap with the US depending on coast.