Employer of Record (EOR)
How Much Does Employer of Record (EOR) Services Cost?
Real list prices from 11 employer of record products that publish them, cost by headcount, the pricing models you will meet and the fees that are easy to miss.
How much employer of record (EOR) costs
Published prices for employer of record (EOR) range from $199–$699 per employee per month. At 25 employees, the median list cost across 11 products is $12,475 per month.
List prices before discounts, taxes and add-ons; quote-only vendors are not included.
Cost by company size
Atlas HXM EOR for NGOs and nonprofits$399/employee/mo
Deel EOR$599/employee/mo- Globalization Partners (G-P) G-P EOR$599/employee/mo
Justworks EOR$599/employee/mo
Multiplier Core$459/employee/mo
Oyster HR Employer of Record$699/employee/mo
| Employees | Atlas HXM EOR for NGOs and nonprofits | Deel EOR | Globalization Partners (G-P) G-P EOR | Justworks EOR | Multiplier Core | Oyster HR Employer of Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $399/mo (lowest) | $599/mo | $599/mo | $599/mo | $459/mo | $699/mo |
| 10 | $3,990/mo (lowest) | $5,990/mo | $5,990/mo | $5,990/mo | $4,590/mo | $6,990/mo |
| 25 | $9,975/mo (lowest) | $14,975/mo | $14,975/mo | $14,975/mo | $11,475/mo | $17,475/mo |
| 50 | $19,950/mo (lowest) | $29,950/mo | $29,950/mo | $29,950/mo | $22,950/mo | $34,950/mo |
| 100 | $39,900/mo (lowest) | $59,900/mo | $59,900/mo | $59,900/mo | $45,900/mo | $69,900/mo |
| 250 | $99,750/mo (lowest) | $149,750/mo | $149,750/mo | $149,750/mo | $114,750/mo | $174,750/mo |
Pricing models explained
- Per employee per month. A flat monthly service fee per employee on top of salary, taxes and benefits.
- Percentage of salary. A percentage of gross pay. Costs rise with seniority.
- Tiered by volume. Lower fees at higher headcount or longer commitments.
- One time plus monthly. A set-up or onboarding fee plus a monthly fee.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deel | $599/employee/mo (EOR plan) | Per employee | What Deel costs |
 Remote | $699/employee/mo (Employer of Record plan) | Per employee | Remote plans and prices |
 Papaya Global | $499/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan) | Per employee | Papaya Global pricing |
| Multiplier | $459/employee/mo | Per employee | What Multiplier costs |
| Oyster HR | $699/employee/mo | Per employee | Oyster HR pricing |
 Playroll | $399/employee/mo | Per employee | What Playroll costs |
| Globalization Partners (G-P) | $599/employee/mo | Per employee | What Globalization Partners (G-P) costs |
| Atlas HXM | $399/employee/mo | Per employee | Atlas HXM pricing |
| Justworks | $599/employee/mo (EOR plan) | Base fee + per employee | Justworks pricing |
 Rivermate | $319/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan) | Per employee | Rivermate pricing |
 Skuad | $199/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan) | Per employee | Skuad plans and prices |
 Velocity Global | Quote only |
Lowest published list price per month; quote-only products show no price.
Extra and hidden costs
Atlas HXM
$99 worker classification assessment fee (credited toward AOR subscription; also credited toward EOR if the worker is assessed as an employee and onboarded within 30 days), Visa Sponsorship & Global Mobility add-on (price not published), AOR price excludes applicable taxes, FX and third-party fees
Justworks
Time Tracking $8/month per employee, International Contractors $39/month per paid contractor, Employer of Record (EOR) $599/month per employee (Basic and Plus plans), Payroll + Health Insurance $8/month per benefits-eligible employee (Payroll plan), Dedicated HR Consulting $30/month per employee (Basic and Plus plans), US-Based Contractors $8/month per paid contractor, Health Insurance Reimbursements (ICHRA) $25/month per enrolled employee
Multiplier
Compliance-mandated add-ons; Global Payroll from $20 per employee/month; Contractor of Record from $400 per contractor/month
Oyster HR
Refundable deposit required for EOR team members to initiate the engagement, Currency conversion fee if paying in a currency different from the contract currency, Optional Oyster Shell misclassification protection add-on (aggregate protection up to USD 500,000) for contractors, Optional add-ons: benefits package, visa sponsorship, salary insights, People Partner Services
Playroll
Fully refundable security deposit equal to 1 month's salary per onboarded employee, Statutory employment costs and country-specific government charges billed separately, Optional add-ons: work visa support, employee benefits, background checks, equipment, salary benchmarking
Remote
Recurring payroll delivery fee (Global Payroll), Implementation fee for entity setup (Global Payroll)
Rivermate
Optional global health insurance (EOR), Optional health insurance for contractors (COR), Visa & Immigration priced on request
Skuad
Additional services (talent discovery, background checks, work permits and visa processing, office space, device facilitation) priced by location, role and local requirements
What drives the price
- Country and statutory employer costs
- Salary level and benefits
- Contract length and headcount
- Equity, relocation or visa support
- Currency and payment method
Fees to ask about before you sign:
- Deposits against termination or benefits costs
- Setup or onboarding fees
- Termination and severance handling fees
- Equipment or relocation charges
- Foreign exchange margins
- Fees to convert employees to your own entity
Frequently asked questions
How much does an employer of record cost?
Most providers charge a monthly fee per employee or a percentage of salary, plus the employee's pay, taxes and benefits. Ask for a full quote with all components and deposits. Costs differ by country and by contract length.
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