2026 guide
The 2026 Offshore Cost Guide
Indicative monthly costs for 93 roles across 14 specialisations: what each costs all-in with TwistTeams in Clark, versus a fully-loaded local hire onshore. Figures show in your market's currency.
Illustrative placeholder figures, pending TwistTeams’ confirmed rate card.
How to read these numbers
All figures are indicative monthly costs in AUD (Australia): the all-in TwistTeams cost in Clark, versus a fully-loaded onshore hire in Australia. Need a different market? Switch it in the Team Planner.
Cost columns show the range from a junior to a senior hire; the saving shown is at mid level. Your actual cost depends on the role, skills and shift you need.
Every TwistTeams figure is all-in
One transparent monthly number. It includes:
- The Filipino professional's salary, benchmarked to the local market
- All government-mandated contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
- 13th-month pay and statutory leave
- Recruitment, HR and payroll management
- Office seat, equipment and IT support in Clark
IT & Engineering
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | A$2,340–A$3,960 | A$8,580–A$14,520 | 73% |
| Front-End Developer | A$2,180–A$3,700 | A$8,190–A$13,860 | 73% |
| Back-End Developer | A$2,340–A$3,960 | A$8,580–A$14,520 | 73% |
| Mobile Developer | A$2,340–A$3,960 | A$8,580–A$14,520 | 73% |
| DevOps / Cloud Engineer | A$2,650–A$4,490 | A$9,750–A$16,500 | 73% |
| QA / Software Tester | A$1,790–A$3,040 | A$6,400–A$10,820 | 72% |
| IT Support / Help Desk | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,460–A$9,240 | 70% |
| Systems / Network Administrator | A$2,030–A$3,430 | A$7,020–A$11,880 | 71% |
| Solutions Architect | A$2,730–A$4,620 | A$10,140–A$17,160 | 73% |
Software & SaaS
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS Support Specialist | A$1,790–A$3,040 | A$5,850–A$9,900 | 69% |
| Implementation Consultant | A$2,180–A$3,700 | A$7,410–A$12,540 | 71% |
| Technical Support Engineer | A$2,030–A$3,430 | A$7,020–A$11,880 | 71% |
| Product Support Specialist | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 71% |
Customer Support
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Agent | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 71% |
| Help Desk Agent | A$1,480–A$2,510 | A$4,840–A$8,180 | 69% |
| Technical Support Representative | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
| Live Chat Support | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 71% |
| Inbound Call Centre Agent | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 71% |
| Customer Success Associate | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 71% |
Admin & Virtual Assistance
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,290–A$7,260 | 69% |
| Executive Assistant | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,070–A$8,580 | 69% |
| Office Administrator | A$1,400–A$2,380 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 69% |
| Data Entry Specialist | A$1,250–A$2,110 | A$4,060–A$6,860 | 69% |
| Virtual Receptionist | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,290–A$7,260 | 69% |
| Personal Assistant | A$1,400–A$2,380 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 69% |
Finance & Accounting
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,460–A$9,240 | 70% |
| Accountant | A$2,110–A$3,560 | A$7,020–A$11,880 | 70% |
| Senior Accountant | A$2,340–A$3,960 | A$7,800–A$13,200 | 70% |
| Accounts Payable Officer | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
| Accounts Receivable Officer | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
| Payroll Officer | A$1,720–A$2,900 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 69% |
| Financial Analyst | A$2,260–A$3,830 | A$7,640–A$12,940 | 70% |
| Management Accountant | A$2,260–A$3,830 | A$7,640–A$12,940 | 70% |
| Tax Accountant | A$2,180–A$3,700 | A$7,410–A$12,540 | 71% |
| Credit / Collections Officer | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
Sales & Lead Generation
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Generation Specialist | A$1,480–A$2,510 | A$5,070–A$8,580 | 71% |
| Sales Development Rep (SDR) | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 71% |
| Appointment Setter | A$1,400–A$2,380 | A$4,680–A$7,920 | 70% |
| Business Development Specialist | A$1,870–A$3,170 | A$6,630–A$11,220 | 72% |
| Telemarketer | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 71% |
| CRM Administrator | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
Marketing
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Coordinator | A$1,720–A$2,900 | A$5,850–A$9,900 | 71% |
| Digital Marketing Specialist | A$1,950–A$3,300 | A$6,630–A$11,220 | 71% |
| Content Writer / Copywriter | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,460–A$9,240 | 71% |
| Social Media Manager | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 71% |
| SEO Specialist | A$1,790–A$3,040 | A$6,080–A$10,300 | 71% |
| SEM / PPC Specialist | A$1,870–A$3,170 | A$6,400–A$10,820 | 71% |
| Email Marketing Specialist | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 71% |
| Marketing Automation Specialist | A$1,950–A$3,300 | A$6,630–A$11,220 | 71% |
Creative & Design
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
| UI/UX Designer | A$2,030–A$3,430 | A$7,020–A$11,880 | 71% |
| Video Editor | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 71% |
| Motion Graphics Designer | A$1,870–A$3,170 | A$6,400–A$10,820 | 71% |
| 3D Artist | A$1,950–A$3,300 | A$6,630–A$11,220 | 71% |
| Multimedia Specialist | A$1,720–A$2,900 | A$5,850–A$9,900 | 71% |
| Illustrator | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 71% |
| Brand Designer | A$1,870–A$3,170 | A$6,400–A$10,820 | 71% |
Data & Analytics
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analyst | A$2,180–A$3,700 | A$7,410–A$12,540 | 71% |
| Data Engineer | A$2,570–A$4,360 | A$9,360–A$15,840 | 73% |
| BI / Reporting Analyst | A$2,110–A$3,560 | A$7,180–A$12,140 | 71% |
| Data Scientist | A$2,730–A$4,620 | A$10,140–A$17,160 | 73% |
| Database Administrator | A$2,180–A$3,700 | A$7,410–A$12,540 | 71% |
People & HR
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Administrator | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
| Recruiter | A$1,790–A$3,040 | A$6,080–A$10,300 | 71% |
| Talent Sourcer | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
| HR Generalist | A$1,870–A$3,170 | A$6,400–A$10,820 | 71% |
| Payroll & Benefits Administrator | A$1,720–A$2,900 | A$5,770–A$9,770 | 70% |
Healthcare
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Virtual Assistant | A$1,400–A$2,380 | A$4,680–A$7,920 | 70% |
| Medical Biller | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
| Medical Coder | A$1,720–A$2,900 | A$5,770–A$9,770 | 70% |
| Medical Scribe / Transcriptionist | A$1,480–A$2,510 | A$4,990–A$8,450 | 70% |
| Healthcare CSR | A$1,400–A$2,380 | A$4,680–A$7,920 | 70% |
| Dental Admin Assistant | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 71% |
| Patient Care Coordinator | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
Real Estate
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Virtual Assistant | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 71% |
| Property Manager Assistant | A$1,480–A$2,510 | A$4,990–A$8,450 | 70% |
| Real Estate Admin Support | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 71% |
| Listings Coordinator | A$1,400–A$2,380 | A$4,680–A$7,920 | 70% |
| Transaction Coordinator | A$1,560–A$2,640 | A$5,300–A$8,980 | 71% |
| Real Estate Lead Gen Specialist | A$1,480–A$2,510 | A$4,990–A$8,450 | 70% |
| Real Estate Marketing Admin | A$1,480–A$2,510 | A$4,990–A$8,450 | 70% |
| Real Estate Trust Accountant | A$1,720–A$2,900 | A$5,770–A$9,770 | 70% |
eCommerce
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| eCommerce Assistant | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 71% |
| Amazon Specialist (FBA) | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 71% |
| Shopify Specialist | A$1,640–A$2,770 | A$5,620–A$9,500 | 71% |
| Product Catalog Specialist | A$1,400–A$2,380 | A$4,680–A$7,920 | 70% |
| Order Fulfilment Coordinator | A$1,480–A$2,510 | A$4,990–A$8,450 | 70% |
| eCommerce Customer Service | A$1,330–A$2,240 | A$4,520–A$7,660 | 71% |
Engineering & Construction
| Role | TwistTeams /mo | Onshore Australia /mo | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAD Drafter / Draftsperson | A$1,790–A$3,040 | A$6,240–A$10,560 | 71% |
| Architect | A$2,260–A$3,830 | A$7,800–A$13,200 | 71% |
| Civil Estimator | A$2,110–A$3,560 | A$7,410–A$12,540 | 72% |
| Cost Estimator | A$2,030–A$3,430 | A$7,180–A$12,140 | 72% |
| BIM Specialist | A$2,180–A$3,700 | A$7,640–A$12,940 | 71% |
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