The true cost of onshore vs offshore talent

What’s the Real Cost of a $15/hour Employee?

You’re Paying More Than You Think — Find Out Why.

Hiring a U.S.-based employee at $15/hour doesn’t actually cost you $15/hour.

Once you factor in taxes, benefits, IT support, HR admin, office space, recruiting, and compliance — the true cost per employee can jump to $24–$26/hour (or more). That’s nearly double the base wage.

Meanwhile, Connext offshore professionals deliver equivalent performance at $10,5–$12/hour — and that includes:

• Recruiting and onboarding
• IT support and secure infrastructure
• Payroll processing and compliance
• Admin and HR support
• Office space and equipment
• No benefits or hidden overhead

Download the One-Pager: Hidden Truth: Onshore vs Offshore Talent Cost Comparison

This quick-reference guide breaks down the actual annual and hourly cost of hiring a U.S.-based employee versus leveraging offshore talent through Connext. You'll see a side-by-side breakdown that includes:

• Payroll taxes
• Workers’ comp
• IT, HR, and recruiting costs
• PTO, compliance, admin overhead
• Total cost per year and per hour

Why This Matters

If your hiring decisions are based purely on hourly wage, you're missing the full picture. This resource helps finance, HR, and operations leaders better understand total organizational costs and where real savings come from — especially in today’s lean, efficiency-driven business environment.