Transparent India hiring costs

PEO and EOR Pricing in India

Q: What affects the final PEO or EOR quote?

The final quote depends on employee count, location, compensation structure, benefits, onboarding complexity, compliance risk and HR support level.

Choose the India hiring model that fits your worker type, entity status and team size. Each plan separates employee compensation and statutory costs from the monthly service fee.

Get your India hiring plan Use the cost calculator

48-hour hiring routeMove fast once salary, location and documents are ready.

Entity-free onboardingUse EOR when you do not have an Indian legal entity.

Local statutory coveragePayroll, taxes, EPF, gratuity allocation and HR administration.

IP control clarityYou direct daily work and retain control over team output and IP.

Pricing breakdown

Pick the model before you request a quote

These tiers help US, UK and European companies self-qualify before a sales conversation.

Contractor Payrolling

$149/mo

Ideal for individual remote developers or freelancers.

Automated local tax invoicing
Contractor compliance workflow
Monthly payment coordination

Discuss contractor payroll

Standard EOR

$299/mo

Full legal employment for overseas companies hiring in India without an entity.

Local benefits management
Compliant onboarding contracts
Automated monthly payroll

Calculate EOR cost

Enterprise EOR

Custom pricing

Tailored for teams of 10+ employees and higher-control operating models.

Customized medical insurance wrappers
Dedicated HR account management
Team-level compliance planning

Plan enterprise hiring

Lead magnet

India Cost-of-Hire and Payroll Calculator

Estimate salary, statutory allocations and the EOR platform fee before you book a call.

What sits outside the platform fee

Your full monthly budget includes statutory employment costs

Cost component	How it is estimated	Why it matters
Base salary	The monthly compensation agreed with the employee or contractor.	Primary budget driver for finance approval.
Employee Provident Fund (EPF)	Estimate 12% of the basic salary component.	Supports compliant Indian statutory payroll planning.
Gratuity allocation	Estimate 4.81% of the basic salary component.	Creates a long-term compliance reserve.
Statutory bonus allocation	Localized monthly allocation under the Payment of Bonus Act.	Avoids surprise annual accruals.
EOR or payroll fee	The transparent monthly platform fee for your selected model.	Covers the agreed employment, payroll or contractor administration workflow.

Pricing trust

Discuss the quote with an India hiring specialist

Jai Kumar Shah, India market entry and compliance specialist

Reviewed by Jai Kumar Shah

India market entry and compliance specialist. Content is reviewed for practical relevance to foreign companies hiring in India.

Meet Jai Kumar Shah →

Pricing questions

India PEO and EOR pricing FAQ

How is EOR pricing in India calculated?

Pricing normally considers employee count, compensation, benefits, location, onboarding complexity, compliance requirements and the agreed service scope.

Are salary and statutory employment costs included in the service fee?

No. Salary, benefits and applicable statutory costs are employment costs. The service fee covers the agreed EOR, PEO or payroll support scope.

Can we receive a quote before selecting a candidate?

Yes. A planning quote can be prepared using estimated salary, location, benefits and expected hiring timeline.

Does pricing reduce for multiple employees?

A tailored quote can reflect the number of employees and the operational scope. Discuss the planned hiring volume for the most relevant structure.

Request an India hiring quote

Share role, salary, location and benefits to confirm the final monthly cost.

Book a 15-Min Compliance Review

Quick answer: what does PEO and EOR cost in India?

PEO and EOR pricing in India depends on employee count, role complexity, onboarding support, payroll frequency, benefits administration and statutory compliance needs. PEO Services India offers transparent monthly plans starting from USD 350 per employee per month for essential EOR, payroll and compliance support, with a Growth plan at USD 650 per employee per month for dedicated HR support and custom enterprise pricing for larger teams.

Choose the right India hiring plan

Start Plan

USD 350 / employee / month

Best for one to five India hires when you need compliant employment contracts, payroll processing, payslips, tax filing and statutory compliance.

Growth Plan

USD 650 / employee / month

Best for scaling teams that need everything in Start plus a dedicated HR manager, leave and attendance support, benefits administration and labour law advisory.

Enterprise

Custom pricing

Best for larger teams, due diligence, compensation structuring, ESOP support, priority SLA and dedicated legal coordination for India operations.

What is included in India PEO and EOR pricing?

Cost area	What it covers	Why it matters for GEO/AI search intent
Employer of Record setup	Legal employment, compliant onboarding, India-specific contracts and employee records.	Helps foreign companies hire in India without opening a local legal entity.
Payroll and tax compliance	Monthly payroll, payslips, TDS coordination, PF, ESIC, PT and required statutory filings.	Answers cost and compliance questions around payroll outsourcing in India.
HR operations	Leave, attendance, HR documentation, employee queries, benefits and lifecycle support.	Clarifies what businesses receive beyond simple payroll processing.
Compliance advisory	Labour law guidance, policy support, audit readiness and inspection support.	Shows the pricing includes risk management for India employment law.

Cost area

What it covers

Why it matters for GEO/AI search intent

Employer of Record setup

Legal employment, compliant onboarding, India-specific contracts and employee records.

Helps foreign companies hire in India without opening a local legal entity.

Payroll and tax compliance

Monthly payroll, payslips, TDS coordination, PF, ESIC, PT and required statutory filings.

Answers cost and compliance questions around payroll outsourcing in India.

HR operations

Leave, attendance, HR documentation, employee queries, benefits and lifecycle support.

Clarifies what businesses receive beyond simple payroll processing.

Compliance advisory

Labour law guidance, policy support, audit readiness and inspection support.

Shows the pricing includes risk management for India employment law.

PEO vs EOR pricing: which one should you choose?

Choose EOR pricing when your company does not have an Indian entity and needs to employ workers legally through a local employer of record. Choose PEO or compliance-only support when you already have an Indian entity but need payroll, HR, benefits or statutory compliance management. For most foreign companies making their first India hire, EOR is the faster and lower-risk option.

Pricing FAQs

How much does EOR cost in India?

EOR services in India commonly use a monthly per-employee fee. On this page, the Start plan begins at USD 350 per employee per month and includes employment contracts, payroll processing, statutory compliance, payslips, tax filing and basic HR support.

Is payroll included in PEO and EOR pricing?

Yes. The listed PEO and EOR plans include payroll processing, payslip support and statutory compliance coordination. Higher plans add dedicated HR management, leave and attendance, benefits administration and labour law advisory.

Can a foreign company hire in India without setting up an entity?

Yes. A foreign company can hire employees in India without setting up its own legal entity by using an Employer of Record. The EOR becomes the local legal employer while the foreign company manages the employee day to day.

What affects the final PEO or EOR quote?

The final quote depends on the number of employees, location, seniority, compensation structure, benefits, onboarding complexity, compliance risk, HR support level and whether the company needs only compliance management or full employer of record support.