Remote Workforce Cost Index
The Remote Workforce Cost Index aggregates public-source salary and total employer cost data for remote workers in India and the Philippines. Data is drawn from Glassdoor, Payscale, Indeed, and government labor databases, cited with source name, accessed date, and URL. This publication is edited by Joel Deutsch and updated on a quarterly minimum cadence.
Last updated: May 2026Browse the data
Local employer and US employer remote monthly compensation. Glassdoor/Payscale/Indeed vs. Arc.dev/BLS OES. Offshore discount % per role.
SalariesPhilippines — 15 rolesLocal employer and US employer remote monthly compensation. Glassdoor/Payscale/Indeed vs. Arc.dev/BLS OES. Offshore discount % per role.
Total CostIndia — Fully loaded costTwo scenarios: local base and US remote base, both with EPF, gratuity, equipment, and overhead.
Total CostPhilippines — Fully loaded costTwo scenarios: local base and US remote base, both with SSS, PhilHealth, 13th month, and overhead.
ReferenceMethodologyData sources, collection method, limitations, and change log.
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About the editor
Joel Deutsch is the founder of F5 Hiring Solutions and has overseen the placement of remote professionals from India and the Philippines into US-based companies since 2017. He edits the Remote Workforce Cost Index as an independent publication.