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That $60,000 hire really costs you $85,000. See the real math.
A U.S. hire is never just the salary. Payroll taxes, benefits, recruiting fees, and months of searching stack up fast. Tell us the role and we will show you the real numbers side by side, free.
Free comparison, no obligation. If hiring in-house genuinely wins for your role, we will tell you that too.
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The salary is the number you see. It is not the number you pay.
When a growing company prices an open role, the sticker shock usually ends the conversation. But the salary line is only 60-70% of what a U.S. employee actually costs, and almost nobody budgets the rest: payroll taxes, benefits, recruiting fees, equipment, and the months of lost output while the seat stays empty.
That math pushes owners into bad choices: leaving the role unfilled, overloading the existing team, or hiring someone underqualified because they fit the budget. Each option costs real money. It just hides the cost somewhere other than a payroll line.
The alternative is not cutting corners. It is paying for the same skill set where it costs less to live. A vetted professional in Latin America does the same work, on your schedule, at a total cost that usually lands 30-50% below the fully loaded U.S. number. Not cheaper talent. The same talent, priced by a different cost of living.
$43,000 you did not budget for
- Base salary$75,000
- Payroll taxes and benefits$22,500
- Recruiting fee$15,000
- Equipment and setup$5,500
Illustrative market ranges for a mid-level office role. Payroll and benefits figured at 30% of salary, recruiting fee at 20% of the first year. Ask for the free comparison to see the math for your role.
How TechBridge keeps the numbers honest
A cost comparison is only useful if nothing is hidden. Here is how we keep it clean.
One flat rate, quoted upfront
You get the exact monthly number before you commit to anything. It covers sourcing, vetting, contracts, and payment logistics. No percentage games, no surprise markups.
No upfront recruiting fees
U.S. recruiters typically charge 15-25% of first-year salary just to fill the seat. We charge nothing upfront. Our incentive is the hire working out, not the invoice clearing.
The comparison is free either way
Tell us the role and we send you the in-house versus outsourced math. If in-house genuinely makes more sense for that role, we will tell you that too.
A realistic example, side by side
Here is how the math typically breaks down for a mid-level professional role. Your exact numbers depend on the role, and that is what the free comparison is for.
| U.S. in-house hire | Through TechBridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Base compensation | $60,000-90,000 / year | Typically 30-50% less, all-in |
| Payroll taxes and benefits | +25-35% on top of salary | Included in one flat rate |
| Recruiting fee | 15-25% of first-year salary | $0 upfront |
| Office and equipment | $3,000-8,000 / year | Handled by the professional |
| Months of empty seat | 2-4 months of lost output | Shortlist in 48-72 hours |
| Bottom line | Often 1.4x the salary you budgeted | A number your budget can say yes to |
Figures are illustrative market ranges for a mid-level office role. Ask for the free comparison to see the math for your specific role and seniority.
Want this table with your real role and real numbers? That is the free comparison.
How the free cost comparison works
No commitment at any step. The comparison is yours to keep either way.
Tell us the role
Use the form or book a free call. Role, skills, hours, and seniority. Two minutes of your time.
We run the numbers
We price the fully loaded in-house cost for your market and the flat nearshore rate for the same role, side by side.
You review the comparison
A clear document with the real math. If in-house wins for your case, we say so. No pressure, no follow-up sequence from hell.
Hire if the math works
If the numbers convince you, we start the search and you interview vetted candidates within days. Still no upfront fee.
90 day replacement guarantee
Interview candidates free and pay nothing until you hire. If the person is not the right fit in the first 90 days, we find a replacement at no additional cost to you. No fine print.
Your team is in Latin America. Your staffing partner is in California.
Most nearshore companies are a website and a contact form. TechBridge is a U.S. Veteran owned company with an office in Temecula, California, a U.S. phone number that a person answers, and a U.S. entity on your contract. If you are anywhere in Southern California, you are welcome to come meet us before you hire anyone.
That matters when something goes wrong. You are not filing a ticket with a company in another hemisphere. You are calling the same people who placed the hire.
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Your first call is with
Beto Araiza, Founder
Not a sales rep reading a script. Beto runs the comparison with you, tells you what the role really costs both ways, and says so when hiring in-house is the better call. We are a U.S. Veteran owned company with an office in Temecula, California, so there is a real door and a real phone behind this page.
Trusted by U.S. businesses that check the math
Real feedback from real clients. Every review below was posted publicly on our Google Business Profile by a verified customer.
“We had a great experience working with TechBridge to help us recruit for our maid service. They handled the process of running ads, screening candidates, and assisting with initial interviews, which saved us a tremendous amount of time. The communication and follow up throughout the process were excellent.”
Patricia D.
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“Most shop owners in the auto repair industry understand the challenge of finding a quality technician. Thanks to TechBridge Global we had a great experience in our recent search. Their processes were thorough and they asked detailed questions to understand what exactly we were looking for in a technician.”
derick B.
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“We worked with Beto to help one of our clients hire staff for his dental office, and the experience was excellent. Beto is professional, respectful, and always delivers on what he promises. He took the time to understand exactly what our client needed and presented qualified candidates quickly.”
Marcelino G.
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Frequently asked questions about outsourcing costs
What does a U.S. employee actually cost beyond salary?
Plan on 25-35% above base salary for payroll taxes, insurance, and benefits, plus recruiting costs of 15-25% of first-year salary if you use an agency, plus office space and equipment. A $70,000 salary is usually a $95,000-105,000 total cost in year one.
Is the quality really the same at a lower cost?
The cost difference comes from cost of living, not skill. Latin America has experienced professionals in nearly every business function. Our vetting, skills screening, English assessment, and reference checks, exists precisely so the only difference you notice is the price.
What is included in the flat rate?
Sourcing, vetting, contracts, payment logistics, and ongoing support after the hire. There are no upfront recruiting fees, and you see the exact rate before committing to anything.
Are there hidden costs to outsourcing?
The honest answer: there can be, with the wrong partner. Watch for setup fees, percentage markups, and replacement charges. Our model is one flat rate known upfront, and the free comparison itemizes everything so you can hold us to it.
How fast can I see candidates if the math works?
A vetted shortlist within 48-72 hours of scoping the role. Most clients go from first call to a working professional in one to two weeks.
What if in-house really is better for my role?
Then we tell you that. Some roles genuinely need to be local and in-person. The comparison is free either way, and a straight answer costs us nothing but earns your trust for the role where we can help.
Get the real numbers before you decide
Two minutes to tell us the role. A clear, honest cost comparison in return. No fees, no obligation, no pressure.