See how much you save with ScaleWise vs hiring in the U.S.
Quick, directional math using typical market salaries by state and ScaleWise pricing. QA, supervision, and reporting are included.
Typical market salary · Employer overhead · QA & supervision included
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Band-based pricing
3 tiers · embedded QA coverage
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Inputs
More judgment calls
Minimum engagement: 3 FTE.
Assumptions used
- Single associate rate per tier + band
- Includes standard employer overhead (35%)
- Monthly hours per FTE: 174
- Band auto-selected by team size (Launch, Scale, Enterprise)
Included at no extra cost
- Embedded QA + supervision in every pod
- Custom reporting (dashboards) built to client needs
- Playbooks and SOP-driven execution
How to use this
- Choose your state, FTE count (min 3), and tier.
- We auto-apply band based on team size.
- See annual U.S. vs ScaleWise costs and savings instantly.
State
CA
Total FTE
15
Band
Scale
Tier
Tier 2 — Controlled Operations
Hourly rate
$24/hr
Estimated annual savings
$726,570
49% vs U.S. fully loaded
U.S. hiring (annual)
$1,478,250
Associate cost
15 × $73,000
$1,095,000
Subtotal base
$1,095,000
Employer overhead
35%
$383,250
Total U.S.
$1,478,250
ScaleWise (annual)
$751,680
Associate billed
15 × $24/hr × 174 × 12
$751,680
Total w/ ScaleWise
$751,680
ScaleWise pricing includes embedded QA, supervision, and custom reporting at no extra cost.
Math breakdown
U.S. formula
Associate base
15 × $73,000 = $1,095,000
Subtotal base
$1,095,000
Overhead
35% = $383,250
Total U.S.
$1,478,250
ScaleWise formula
Associate billed
15 × $24 × 174 × 12 = $751,680
Total ScaleWise
$751,680
Savings $
$726,570
Savings %
49%
Estimates use typical market salaries for comparable operations roles and include standard employer overhead. ScaleWise pricing includes embedded QA, supervision, and custom reporting at no extra cost.
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