Employer of Record Cost in India (2026)
Estimated all-in monthly cost of hiring through an EOR in India, compared across 8 platforms with statutory contributions and FX included.
Last updated: August 2026
For a ₹5,010,000 INR hire in India, all-in monthly cost ranges from ₹22,130 on RemoFirst to ₹65,090 on the priciest platform. Employer-side statutory contributions add ~5.3% on top of cash salary.
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| Gross salary (monthly) | ₹417,500 |
| Employer contributions (~5.3%) | ₹22,032 |
| EOR platform fee (RemoFirst) | ₹16,866 |
| All-in monthly (cheapest) | ₹22,130 |
Cheapest EOR for India
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Hidden costs in India
- • PF is calculated on 'basic salary,' which most employers set at ~40–50% of CTC. A high-basic structure inflates PF cost; a low-basic one risks compliance challenge.
- • Gratuity accrues from day 1 but vests at 5 years, under IndAS 19/Ind AS 19, you must accrue gratuity provisions on the balance sheet even before vesting.
- • Equity grants to Indian employees require RBI/FEMA reporting. Most EORs don't handle this, your hire's RSU vesting is your problem, not the EOR's.
- • State-specific Shops & Establishments Act registration matters. Karnataka vs Maharashtra vs Tamil Nadu have meaningfully different leave, working hours, and overtime rules.
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Related
- Hiring guide: Employer of Record in India — statutory benefits, termination, contracts.
- Global EOR cost breakdown
- EOR vs own entity break-even
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