Buyer guide
How much does it cost to outsource to the Philippines?
Outsourcing to the Philippines typically costs 40 to 70 percent less than hiring onshore in the US, UK, Australia or Canada, while keeping native-English quality. Indicative 2026 rates run roughly 6 to 17 US dollars per agent-hour, or about $900 to $4,500 per dedicated FTE per month depending on role, language and compliance.
Indicative monthly rate bands by role
Fully-loaded market ranges per dedicated FTE, in US dollars per month. Ranges are a guide for planning. Your quote depends on scope, seniority, language and compliance.
| Role | Indicative monthly rate (USD) |
|---|---|
| Customer service and support agent | $1,000 to $1,600 |
| Technical support and help desk | $1,300 to $2,100 |
| Content moderation and trust and safety | $1,100 to $1,900 |
| Data annotation and labelling specialist | $900 to $1,700 |
| Finance, HR and back office | $1,200 to $2,200 |
| Software engineer and QA | $2,400 to $4,500 |
| Team leader, QA analyst and trainer | $1,800 to $3,200 |
Ranges reflect typical Philippine offshore market rates for planning only and are not a quote. Request a proposal for pricing scoped to your program.
What drives the cost
Role and seniority
An entry-level support agent costs far less than a senior engineer or a bilingual team leader. Blended pods keep the average down.
Language and market
Native English is the baseline. Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin and other languages carry a premium for the scarcer talent pool.
Shift and coverage
24/7 follow-the-sun coverage adds night differential and holiday premiums in line with Philippine labour law.
Compliance and security
Regulated programs (healthcare, finance) that need HIPAA, PCI DSS or ISO 27001 aligned controls sit at the higher end.
Volume and commitment
Larger, longer engagements earn better per-seat economics. Short pilots and ad hoc work price higher per unit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to outsource to the Philippines?
Outsourcing to the Philippines typically costs 40 to 70 percent less than hiring onshore in the US, UK, Australia or Canada. Fully-loaded rates run roughly 6 to 17 US dollars per agent-hour, or about $900 to $4,500 per dedicated FTE per month depending on role, seniority, language and compliance.
How is BPO pricing structured?
Corpshore Philippines prices per dedicated FTE or per outcome. A dedicated FTE model gives you a fixed monthly seat cost; an outcome model prices by transaction, resolution or unit of work. We recommend the model in your scoped proposal.
What is included in the monthly rate?
The rate is fully loaded: salary, statutory benefits, workstation and IT, training, supervision and quality assurance. There are no separate recruitment or facility fees for a standard dedicated-seat engagement.
How much cheaper is the Philippines than hiring onshore?
Most enterprise buyers save 40 to 70 percent versus an equivalent onshore hire once salary, benefits, facilities and management overhead are counted, while keeping native-English quality.
How do US, UK or Australian companies get started?
Request a proposal or book a discovery call. We scope the roles, coverage and compliance, then quote a fixed monthly rate. A pilot pod typically starts within weeks.
Get a scoped quote
Tell us the roles, coverage and compliance you need. Corpshore Philippines responds within one business day with a fixed monthly rate and a proposed pilot.