Published EOR list fees cluster at ~$459–$699/mo: Multiplier from ~$459, Deel and Remote ~$599, Oyster ~$699, G-P often ~$800+. At 20+ seats, negotiated mid-market deals commonly land ~$400–$525. Deposits and FX usually move year-1 cash more than a $50 list gap.
Worked Cost Example
Scenario: 8 employees across UK, Germany, and Poland at $7,500/month average gross.
| Cost line | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Platform fee @ $599/employee | $4,792 |
| Employer statutory contributions (~18% avg) | ~$10,800 |
| FX markup (0.5–1% on payroll) | ~$300–$600 |
| Salary deposit (1 month, working capital) | ~$60,000 one-time |
All-in monthly run-rate is usually 15–35% above list platform fee once statutory costs and FX are included. Request an itemized quote at your headcount before comparing providers on headline price alone.
What do EOR pricing benchmarks look like in 2026?
Confirm figures against provider pricing pages and your own quotes. This page compiles public list signals and common negotiation ranges, not private invoice dumps. Model scenarios in the EOR cost calculator and the fuller EOR cost guide.
Provider deep-dives: Multiplier, Borderless AI, Deel, Remote, Oyster, G-P.
2026 list-price benchmark table
| Provider | Public list signal | Countries (public) | Entity model | Benchmark note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplier | From ~$459/mo | 160+ | Mixed | Lowest widely published mid-market list |
| Borderless AI | ~$579/mo | 170+ | Partner | No-deposit claim is the cash-flow differentiator |
| Deel | ~$599/mo | 160+ | Mixed | Volume discounts common at 15–20+ |
| Remote | ~$599/mo | ~85 | Owned | Same list band as Deel; owned-entity premium is non-price |
| Atlas HXM | ~$500–$700/mo (quoted) | 160+ | Owned | Rarely a single public headline |
| Papaya Global | From ~$599/mo class | 160+ | Mixed | Implementation weight matters |
| Oyster | ~$699/mo | ~180 | Partner | Benefits-led premium vs $599 peers |
| G-P | ~$800+/mo class | ~180 | Owned | Enterprise procurement band |
| CXC Global | Custom only | 100+ | Mixed | Contingent/MSP programs, not SaaS list |
Sources: provider marketing/pricing pages and our provider reviews. Treat “from” prices as floors, not guaranteed all-in invoices.
Negotiated-rate benchmarks (what buyers report)
Public list is the asking price. Benchmarks that matter in procurement:
| Headcount | Common negotiated band (mid-market SaaS EOR) | What usually unlocks it |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 seats | List or near-list | Little leverage |
| 6–15 seats | ~5–15% off list | Annual commit, multi-country |
| 20–50 seats | ~$400–$525/mo on $599 list peers | Competitive bake-off + term length |
| 50+ seats | Custom enterprise | Security review, MSA paper, multi-year |
Owned-entity vendors (Remote, Atlas, G-P) sometimes defend list longer because the product is the liability chain, not the discount. Partner-heavy vendors discount more aggressively when competing on coverage breadth.
For negotiation tactics, see how to negotiate EOR pricing and EOR pricing hidden costs.
Benchmarks that are not the seat fee
| Cost line | Typical public benchmark | Why it moves TCE |
|---|---|---|
| Salary deposit | ~1–2 months gross per employee | Working capital, not P&L fee |
| FX markup | ~0.5%–2% above mid-market | Scales with payroll, not headcount |
| Benefits admin markup | ~0–20% on supplemental benefits | Easy to hide in “pass-through” |
| Offboarding / termination processing | ~$0–$2,000 in complex markets | Hits when you can least negotiate |
| Setup fees | Usually $0 at majors; some still charge | One-time noise on small pilots |
Worked benchmark: 10 employees, $8,000 average monthly salary, $599 seat.
- Seats: $71,880/year
- FX at 0.75% on $960K payroll: ~$7,200/year
- Deposit lockup at 1.5 months: ~$120,000 cash tied up
Platform operating cost ~$8,500/employee/year before statutory employer burden. Country social charges still dominate in France, Brazil, and Germany. See country tables in the cost guide.
How to use these benchmarks in an RFP
- Ask every vendor for all-in monthly cost for the same role, salary, and country (fee + employer contributions estimate + FX + deposit timing).
- Score owned vs partner separately from price. A $50 cheaper partner seat is not a benchmark win if policy requires owned entities.
- Anchor mid-market $599 vendors at ~$450–$500 only when you have 20+ seats and a competing quote. Anchoring a 3-seat pilot at $400 wastes time.
- Separate contingent/MSP quotes (CXC Global) from SaaS EOR list benchmarks. Different product.
Pricing model mechanics (flat vs % of salary vs hybrid): EOR pricing models.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good EOR price per employee in 2026?
For mid-market SaaS EOR, paying ~$599 list for under 10 seats is normal. Paying list at 25+ seats without a bake-off is usually weak procurement. Sub-$300 seats exist on partner-budget vendors; validate compliance depth before celebrating the benchmark.
Why do benchmarks show Remote and Deel at the same $599?
Same list band, different product. Remote sells owned entities in fewer countries. Deel sells broader mixed coverage and contractor tooling. Benchmark the model, not only the integer.
Are G-P fees really ~$800+?
Enterprise G-P deals are quote-driven and often land above mid-market SaaS lists. Use ~$800 as a planning band until you have a written quote, then replace it.
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