Hire skilled people in the Philippines.
The Philippines has one of the largest English-speaking remote workforces in the world, built on decades of customer support and back-office work for international companies. It's our most cost-effective talent pool. We recruit, employ and manage full-time hires there, so you get a vetted team member without setting up a local company.
What a hire in the Philippines really costs
Pick a role and see a ballpark year-one total, salary plus our fees, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
Ballpark figures, not quotes. Salaries move with demand for each role, and final numbers depend on the candidates available when you hire. We give you real ranges on the call.
The most cost-effective talent pool we hire from
Built for support and admin
Customer service, virtual assistance and back-office work are established career paths in the Philippines, with deep experience serving US, UK and Australian customers.
Coverage around the clock
The Philippines runs on UTC+8. Many professionals already work night shifts for US clients, and the local day covers your overnight hours.
Lowest cost per hire
Salaries are the lowest of any region we recruit in, which makes it a strong fit for high-volume roles and tight budgets.
The roles businesses hire here most
If yours isn't listed, we recruit across every function.
Salary guides by role:
Driven For Growth added capacity without adding local headcount
A growth consultancy for trades and contractor companies hired through us to take on more clients without growing its domestic payroll.
Two ways to hire in the Philippines
We employ them
We act as the employer of record. We handle the employment contract, payroll, contributions, HR and compliance with local labor law. You get a full-time team member. $2,500 one-time, dropping with each hire, then $700 a month on top of salary.
You employ them
We recruit and you hire the person directly on your own contract. One placement fee of 20% of first-year salary, $5,000 minimum, with a 90-day replacement guarantee. Nothing after that.
Full details on the pricing page. Also hiring elsewhere? See Serbia, North Macedonia, Colombia, Mexico, South Africa and the Philippines.
Hiring in the Philippines, answered
Do I need a company in the Philippines to hire there?
No. With our "We employ them" option, we act as the employer of record. We handle the employment contract, payroll, contributions and compliance with local labor law, and the person works full-time for you.
What hours do people in the Philippines work?
The Philippines is on UTC+8. Night shifts that match US business hours are common there, so we recruit people who already work that schedule. For overnight or weekend coverage, a standard local day works as is.
How much does it cost to hire in the Philippines?
Salary depends on the role and seniority. Our fees are fixed: a one-time Recruitment & Activation Fee from $2,500 plus $700 a month if we employ them, or 20% of first-year salary ($5,000 minimum) if you employ them directly. Use the calculator on this page for a ballpark.
How fast can you fill a role in the Philippines?
It depends on the role, but most searches produce a shortlist within a few weeks. One client, Driven For Growth, went from request to onboarded hire in 18 days.
Tell us who you're trying to hire in the Philippines.
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