Remote Workforce Cost Index
The Remote Workforce Cost Index aggregates public-source salary and total employer cost data for remote workers in India and the Philippines. Data is drawn from Glassdoor, Payscale, Indeed, and government labor databases, cited with source name, accessed date, and URL. This publication is edited by Joel Deutsch and updated on a quarterly minimum cadence.
Last updated: May 2026Browse the data
Monthly base compensation ranges for remote workers in India.
SalariesPhilippines — 15 rolesMonthly base compensation ranges for remote workers in the Philippines.
Total CostIndia — Fully loaded costBase salary plus EPF, gratuity, equipment, overhead, and more.
Total CostPhilippines — Fully loaded costBase salary plus SSS, PhilHealth, 13th month, equipment, and more.
ReferenceMethodologyData sources, collection method, limitations, and change log.
PublicationAboutAbout this publication and its editor.
About the editor
Joel Deutsch is the founder of F5 Hiring Solutions and has overseen the placement of remote professionals from India and the Philippines into US-based companies since 2017. He edits the Remote Workforce Cost Index as an independent publication.