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In-house vs. outsourced IT, what does it actually cost you?

Hiring a full-time IT person is one option. Ongoing support from a team that already knows what it's doing is another. See the real numbers side by side.

Team size (people needing IT support)

Estimated in-house IT salary

Prefilled with a rough Triangle-area market rate. Adjust to whatever's realistic for your area.

Benefits and overhead multiplier

1.3x

Payroll tax, benefits, equipment, and training on top of base salary. 1.3x is a common rule of thumb.

Outsourced rate per person, per month

Starting-at estimate. Your actual quote depends on team size and what you need covered.

You could save, per year

$74,300

$84,500

Estimated in-house annual cost

$10,200

Estimated outsourced annual cost

Outsourced rate shown is a starting-at estimate, not a locked price. Your actual quote depends on team size and what needs to be covered.