Cost to Hire Offshore Staff in the Philippines (2026)

November 13, 2026
5:10 am

Most admin and support roles start from $2,500 per month; specialist roles such as accountants and developers range from $3,500 to $5,200 per month. One monthly AUD invoice covers salary and employment, with no Australian payroll tax or super to manage.

Hiring offshore staff from the Philippines is one of the most cost-effective ways for Australian businesses to add capacity, and through a managed offshore staffing provider the price is a single, predictable monthly fee rather than a tangle of salary, super and on-costs. This guide breaks down 2026 costs by role, shows a worked team example, compares offshore against a local hire, and explains exactly what the monthly fee includes. For the full market view, see our offshore staffing cost breakdown.

Cost by role: Philippines offshore staffing rate card (2026)

These are indicative Webco Talent monthly rates to hire dedicated offshore staff from the Philippines, billed in AUD and compared against a typical local Australian salary for the same role.

Role	Webco Talent (from)	Local AU salary	Saving
General admin / virtual assistant	$2,500/mo	$6,950/mo	64%
Customer service	$2,500/mo	$7,237/mo	65%
Technical support	$2,700/mo	$7,237/mo	63%
Bookkeeper / accounting support	$3,600/mo	$9,034/mo	60%
AP/AR officer	$3,500/mo	$8,825/mo	60%
Junior developer	$3,800/mo	$7,657/mo	50%
Mid-level developer	$4,500/mo	$12,335/mo	64%
Senior accountant	$5,000/mo	$12,367/mo	60%

Senior and specialist technical roles, such as senior developers and IT architects, are priced higher, from $6,500/mo. See the hire offshore developers page for full developer rates. Figures are indicative starting rates and vary with seniority and specialisation.

Worked example: an admin and accountant team

Say you want to free up your local team by adding a virtual assistant for day-to-day admin and a bookkeeper for accounts. Here is how the monthly cost compares.

Role	Webco Talent (from)	Local AU salary (fully loaded)
Virtual assistant	$2,500/mo	$6,950/mo
Bookkeeper / accounting support	$3,600/mo	$9,034/mo
Team total	$6,100/mo	$15,984/mo

That is roughly $6,100 per month all-in through Webco Talent against about $15,984 per month for the fully loaded local equivalent, a saving of around $9,884 per month, or close to $118,600 over a year, for the same two roles.

Offshore vs local cost, side by side

The headline rate is only part of the story. A local hire carries on-costs that an offshore arrangement does not, because the staff member is employed in the Philippines, not under Australian employment law. Here is where the money actually goes.

Cost component	Local Australian hire	Webco offshore (Philippines)
Base salary	Full salary on your payroll	Included in one monthly fee
Superannuation	11.5% on top of salary	None; staff employed in the Philippines
Payroll tax	Applies above state thresholds	None
Leave and entitlements	Yours to fund	Included and managed by Webco
Equipment and secure workspace	You provide and maintain	Included
Recruitment and vetting	Agency or job-ad fees	Included; CVs in 10 business days
13th-month pay and local statutory benefits	Not applicable	Included in the fee
Billing	Salary plus on-costs	One monthly invoice in AUD

This is why offshore staffing from the Philippines typically delivers a saving of around 60% to 70% against a local hire: you are not paying superannuation, payroll tax, leave loading, equipment or recruitment fees on top of the wage.

What the monthly fee includes

With Webco Talent, the monthly fee is genuinely all-inclusive. One invoice in AUD covers:

The staff member’s full salary.
Local statutory benefits: 13th-month pay, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG contributions.
A secure, dedicated workstation and equipment.
Recruitment and vetting, with pre-vetted CVs within 10 business days.
In-country payroll, HR and compliance.
A dedicated account manager.
A 6-Month Replacement Guarantee on every placement.

There is no superannuation, payroll tax or PAYG withholding to manage on your side, and no separate onboarding, equipment or agency invoices. Webco Talent is a Melbourne-based offshore staffing company, founded in 2008, that places dedicated staff from Manila and Colombo with 400+ Australian businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Philippines VA cost?

A dedicated virtual assistant from the Philippines starts from around AUD $2,500 per month all-inclusive through Webco Talent, billed in AUD on a single monthly invoice. That compares with roughly $6,950 per month for the fully loaded cost of a comparable local hire, a saving of about 64%, with no superannuation or payroll tax to manage.

Is it cheaper than a local hire?

Yes. Hiring offshore staff from the Philippines typically costs 60% to 70% less than a local Australian hire for the same role, because you pay one monthly fee with no superannuation, payroll tax, leave loading, equipment or recruitment costs added on top. The saving is largest on admin, support and finance roles.

Are there hidden costs?

No. With Webco Talent the monthly fee is all-inclusive: it covers salary, local statutory benefits such as 13th-month pay and SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG, equipment, a secure workspace, recruitment, HR and account management. There are no separate onboarding, equipment or agency invoices, and every placement is backed by a 6-Month Replacement Guarantee.

Get a Philippines Staffing Quote

Webco Talent places dedicated offshore staff from the Philippines with Australian businesses. All-inclusive monthly rates in AUD, pre-vetted CVs in 10 business days, month-to-month terms, and a 6-Month Replacement Guarantee on every placement. Tell us the role and we will send indicative pricing.