About this calculator

How-to: enter the reference gross salary and pick the home + target countries. We adjust by cost-of-living index (100 = New York), then add the employer burden: EU averages 22–35% (France 45%, Germany 21%, Poland 20%, Spain 32%, UK 15%, USA 12%, remote via EOR ~18% platform fee on top). Formula: local pay = home × (COL_target / COL_home); loaded = local × (1 + burden%).

Frequently asked questions

Should I pay pure cost-of-living parity?

Rarely. Most distributed companies pay 110–140% of local market to compete with local employers and to reduce attrition. Pure parity is legal but often perceived as exploitative.

What is 'employer burden'?

Statutory employer social security, pension contributions, mandatory insurance, holiday and 13th-month pay — everything on top of gross salary that hits the P&L.

Do I need an EOR?

Yes if you don't have a legal entity in the target country. EORs charge €400–€800/month per hire or 10–20% of gross. Contracting freelancers is only compliant for genuinely independent work.

What does the Remote Team Salary & Cost Converter do?

Convert a home-country salary to fair local pay in another country using cost-of-living parity, then add employer on-costs (social security, holiday, benefits) for the true fully-loaded cost. How-to: enter the reference gross salary and pick the home + target countries. We adjust by cost-of-living index (100 = New York), then add the employer burden: EU averages 22–35% (France 45%, Germany 21%, Poland 20%, Spain 32%, UK 15%, USA 12%, remote via EOR ~18% platform fee on top). Formula: local pay = home × (COL_target / COL_home); loaded = local × (1 + burden%).

Is the Remote Team Salary & Cost Converter free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on Calcurly.com is free, works in your browser without sign-up, and can be embedded on your own website.

How accurate is the Remote Team Salary & Cost Converter?

Results are calculated in real time using industry-standard formulas. Treat the output as a well-informed estimate — always cross-check with local regulations, product datasheets, or a qualified remote & distributed teams professional before committing to a purchase or a job.

What inputs does the Remote Team Salary & Cost Converter need?

Enter values for: Reference gross salary (annual), Currency, Home country COL index, Target country COL index, Employer on-costs (%), Benefits & equipment (annual). Sensible defaults are pre-filled where possible so you can start with a single change.

Can I embed the Remote Team Salary & Cost Converter on my own website?

Yes — copy the iframe snippet at the bottom of this page, or use the Embed Generator to customise the size. The embedded version stays in sync with the live calculator on Calcurly.com.