Offshore staff cost calculator: agency or direct hire?
Use this offshore staff cost calculator to see the full cost of one hire, salary included, through a managed agency or hired directly with Tarino.
What your hire really costs, three ways.
Pick a role. We compare the full cost of the same role three ways: a local hire in Australia, an offshore hire through a managed agency, and an offshore hire made directly with Tarino.
Total cost over 2 years, excl. GST
$230,000 typical salary + 12% super
$43,200 salary + $27,576 agency fees
$43,200 salary + $5,000 one-time fee
$22,57632%
vs a local hire, you keep $209,400
Sources and method
Agency: Staff Domain's published rate, $1,099/month + $1,200 per hire, split across the month 3 and 4 invoices, checked October 2026. Salaries: Tarino’s typical offshore and Australian salary for each role, plus 12% super on the Australian figure. Excl. GST.
Questions, answered
Where do the salaries come from?
Each role uses the midpoint of a typical monthly salary band for that role. You pay the salary either way: an agency bundles it into its invoice, while with Tarino you pay your hire directly. The difference between the two models is the fees.
Where does the default agency rate come from?
From a managed offshore staffing agency that publishes its prices: a monthly fee per person plus a fee per hire. Many agencies do not publish their rates, so compare it with any quote you have.
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