What drives the price
Seven factors that determine your seat price
Two seats for the same job title can be priced differently for good reasons. When you share a role with us, these are the factors we price against — and we confirm the exact monthly price with your candidate shortlist, before you commit.
Role and skill set
A senior admin seat and a full-stack developer seat sit in different salary markets. Specialized or scarce skills raise the range.
Seniority and experience
Within each role, the range reflects years of experience and the complexity the person can own independently.
Working hours and overlap
Standard India-day schedules are included. Night shift or heavy US-hours coverage is an add-on, quoted upfront.
Hardware requirements
Standard hardware is included. Special machines or iOS/Android test devices add to the seat when a role needs them.
Software licenses
Free and client-provided tools cost nothing extra. Paid licenses or calling tools are quoted as add-ons.
Security requirements
Standard managed-office controls are included. Security-heavy workflow setups are scoped and priced upfront.
Support level
Standard account support is included. A dedicated manager layer or premium reporting can be added when you need it.
Monthly seat ranges
Indicative seat pricing by role
Ranges reflect experience level and role complexity. These are the same ranges published on our pricing page — no separate 'guide pricing' and 'real pricing'.
1-week risk-free paid trial
Start with a paid one-week trial, credited into your first month if you continue. If not, you stop there.
| Role type | Monthly seat range |
|---|---|
| Senior admin / executive assistant | $1,495 – $1,795 |
| WordPress developer | $1,695 – $2,195 |
| SEO / marketing specialist | $1,695 – $2,395 |
| Bookkeeping / accounts staff | $1,695 – $2,495 |
| RCM / medical billing staff | $1,695 – $2,795 |
| QA automation engineer | $1,795 – $2,395 |
| UI/UX designer | $1,795 – $2,495 |
| Frontend / React developer | $1,995 – $2,795 |
| Backend / Node / Laravel developer | $1,995 – $2,795 |
| Full-stack MERN developer | $2,195 – $3,195 |
Fully loaded, one price
The seat price is not a salary
Comparing a seat price with a raw salary is the most common mistake in offshore cost research. A salary is one line item. The seat is the person plus everything needed to hire, seat, equip, and support them — in one monthly price.
- Recruitment and screening
- Secure office workspace
- Standard hardware
- IT support
- HR management
- Payroll
- Attendance tracking
- Leave management
- Replacement support
- Account support
If you hired directly in India instead, each of these would be your own cost line — office lease, equipment purchases, payroll administration, HR time, and re-recruitment when someone leaves.
Local hire vs managed seat
How the cost compares with hiring locally
The real cost of a local hire is never just the salary. When companies in the US, UK, Australia, or Canada add up the full picture, the managed India seat typically consolidates every line below into one significantly lower monthly price.
| Cost line | Hiring locally | India managed seat |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | Full local market salary | Covered within the monthly seat price |
| Recruitment | Agency fees or internal recruiter time | Included — sourcing, screening, and shortlisting |
| Office space | Lease, utilities, or co-working seats | Included — secure managed office in India |
| Hardware and equipment | Purchased and maintained by you | Included — standard hardware provided |
| IT support | Internal IT or outsourced helpdesk | Included — on-site IT team |
| HR and payroll administration | Internal HR time and payroll systems | Included — we run HR, payroll, attendance, and leave |
| Benefits and statutory costs | Paid on top of salary | Handled within the seat — we are the employer |
| Replacement when someone leaves | Re-recruitment cost and lost time | Included — replacement support in the seat |
You do not need an Indian entity, office, or payroll process for any of this. You choose the person and direct the work; the seat price carries the employment and operational layer.
What can cost extra
Add-ons are quoted upfront, never mid-engagement
Most seats run on the standard setup. When a role needs more, we quote it as an add-on before you commit — the price you agree to is the price you pay.
- Special hardware
- iOS/Android test devices
- Paid software licenses
- Calling tools
- Premium monitoring or reporting
- Night shift or heavy US timezone overlap
- Security-heavy workflow setup
- Dedicated manager layer
- Client-specific training or events
Where YourRemoteStaff fits
One predictable monthly price per person
If you want the India cost advantage without assembling salary benchmarks, office leases, hardware purchases, and payroll compliance yourself, the managed seat gives you one predictable monthly price per person. You choose the candidate and direct the work. We run everything behind them — and we confirm the exact seat price with your candidate shortlist, before you commit to anything.
Want a number for your exact role?
Tell us the role, seniority, and working hours. We will send you a seat estimate and confirm the final price with your candidate shortlist.
FAQ
India staffing cost questions
Direct answers about seat pricing, what the monthly price covers, add-ons, and how the cost compares with local hiring.
How much does remote staffing in India cost per month?
Monthly seat pricing typically ranges from $1,495 for senior admin and executive assistant roles up to $3,195 for full-stack developers, depending on experience level. The exact price is confirmed with your candidate shortlist before you commit.
Is the seat price the same as the person's salary?
No. The seat price is fully loaded: it covers the person plus recruitment, workspace in our secure managed office, standard hardware, IT support, HR, payroll, attendance, leave management, replacement support, and account support.
Why are prices shown as ranges?
Within each role, the price depends on experience level and role complexity. We confirm the exact monthly price with your candidate shortlist, so you know the cost before you decide.
What costs extra?
Special hardware, iOS/Android test devices, paid software licenses, calling tools, premium reporting, night shift or heavy US timezone overlap, security-heavy workflow setups, and a dedicated manager layer. All add-ons are quoted upfront.
How does the cost compare with hiring locally?
A local hire carries salary plus recruitment, office, equipment, IT, HR, payroll administration, benefits, and replacement costs as separate line items. The managed India seat consolidates all of them into one monthly price that is typically significantly lower than the fully loaded cost of an equivalent local hire.
Do US hours or night shifts cost extra?
Partial US overlap is standard for many roles at no extra cost. Night shift or heavy US timezone overlap is an add-on, quoted upfront when we scope the role.
Is there a trial or minimum commitment?
You start with a 1-week risk-free paid trial, credited into your first month if you continue. There is no obligation until you choose a candidate and start the trial.
Can I start with one seat?
Yes. Most clients start with a single dedicated seat and add roles as workload grows — the per-seat price does not require a team commitment.