# EOR Pacific – full verified dataset summary

> Independent EOR cost index for Asia-Pacific. Only figures verified on (or taken from) official sources are listed; rows marked 'pending re-check' come from an official source not yet re-read. Secondary/unverified rows are omitted. Built 2026-10-22. Not legal or tax advice.

## New Zealand (NZD) – https://eorpacific.com/countries/new-zealand/

Employer on-costs in New Zealand are relatively light: KiwiSaver employer contributions and the ACC Work levy are the main statutory items. There is no payroll tax.

### Statutory employer costs
- KiwiSaver compulsory employer contribution (CEC) (paid by employer): 3.5% of gross salary/wages. Base/cap: Gross pay incl. bonuses, commission, overtime; employees aged 16-64 in KiwiSaver/complying fund. Effective: 2026-04-01. Source: https://www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver/kiwisaver-for-employers/contributions-and-deductions/employer-contributions-to-kiwisaver-and-complying-funds (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Employer superannuation contribution tax (ESCT) (paid by employer (deducted from contribution)): Rate depends on employee earnings (bands). Base/cap: Applied to employer KiwiSaver contributions. Effective: current. Source: https://www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver/kiwisaver-employers/contributions-and-deductions/calculate-kiwisaver-deductions-and-contributions (checked 2026-10-21, pending re-check)
- ACC Work levy (paid by employer): Average $0.69 per $100 liable earnings excl GST (2026/27); actual rate by ACC classification unit. Base/cap: Liable earnings: min $50,501, max $156,641 (2026/27). Effective: 2026-04-01. Source: https://www.acc.co.nz/about-us/our-levies-2/levy-results (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- ACC Earners' levy (paid by employee (via PAYE)): $1.52 per $100 excl GST ($1.75 incl GST) 2026/27. Base/cap: Liable earnings up to $156,641 (max levy $2,741.22 incl GST). Effective: 2026-04-01. Source: https://www.ird.govt.nz/acclevy (checked 2026-10-22, verified)

### Leave and termination
- Annual holidays: Minimum 4 weeks paid after 12 months continuous employment. Source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Sick leave: 10 days paid per year after 6 months; carry over up to 20 days. Source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Family violence leave: 10 days paid per year (eligibility as for sick leave). Source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Law change flagged: Employment Leave Act changes take effect from August 2028 (details not yet captured). Source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Public holidays: 12 per year, paid if otherwise working day. Source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays/minimum-leave-and-holidays-entitlements (checked 2026-10-21, pending re-check)

Not yet verified (no figures published): Notice / redundancy pay

## Australia (AUD) – https://eorpacific.com/countries/australia/

In Australia the superannuation guarantee is the main employer on-cost. State payroll tax applies only above thresholds and is usually handled (and sometimes passed through) by the EOR. Workers' compensation premiums vary by state and industry.

### Statutory employer costs
- Superannuation guarantee (SG) (paid by employer): 12% of qualifying earnings. Base/cap: Max contribution base $270,830 per year (2026-27). Effective: 2025-07-01 (12%); Payday Super from 2026-07-01. Source: https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Payroll tax - NSW (paid by employer): 5.45%. Base/cap: Threshold $1.2m AU-wide wages (apportioned). Effective: 2026-07-01 (FY2026-27). Source: https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/taxes-duties-levies-royalties/payroll-tax/lodge-and-pay-returns/thresholds-and-rates (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Payroll tax - VIC (paid by employer): 4.85% (regional 1.2125%). Base/cap: Tax-free threshold deduction up to $1,000,000 (from 1 Jul 2025); deduction phases out for larger payrolls. Effective: FY2026-27. Source: https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/about-us/rates-and-statistics/current-rates/payroll-tax-current-rates (checked 2026-10-22, verified)

### Leave and termination
- Annual leave: 4 weeks paid per year (non-casual), plus an extra week for certain shift workers. Source: https://www.fwc.gov.au/work-conditions/minimum-wages-and-conditions/national-employment-standards (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Personal/carer's leave: 10 days paid per year (includes sick leave); 2 days unpaid carer's leave as required; 2 days compassionate leave. Source: https://www.fwc.gov.au/work-conditions/minimum-wages-and-conditions/national-employment-standards (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Notice of termination: Employer notice by continuous service: not more than 1 yr: 1 week; >1 to 3 yrs: 2 weeks; >3 to 5 yrs: 3 weeks; >5 yrs: 4 weeks. +1 week if employee is over 45 with at least 2 years continuous service.. Source: https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/resources/nes-notice-of-termination.pdf (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Redundancy pay: NES table by continuous service: 1-<2 yrs 4 wks; 2-<3 yrs 6 wks; 3-<4 yrs 7 wks; 4-<5 yrs 8 wks; 5-<6 yrs 10 wks; 6-<7 yrs 11 wks; 7-<8 yrs 13 wks; 8-<9 yrs 14 wks; 9-<10 yrs 16 wks; 10+ yrs 12 wks. Small business employers exempt (with exceptions). Source: https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/resources/nes-redundancy-pay.pdf (checked 2026-10-22, verified)

Not yet verified (no figures published): Payroll tax - QLD; Payroll tax - WA; Payroll tax - SA; Workers' compensation insurance

## Philippines (PHP) – https://eorpacific.com/countries/philippines/

Philippine employer costs are mostly fixed-schedule social contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) plus the mandatory 13th-month pay.

### Statutory employer costs
- SSS contribution (paid by employer + employee): 15% of Monthly Salary Credit: employer 10%, employee 5%. Base/cap: MSC min PHP 5,000, max PHP 35,000 (MSC > 20,000 goes to MPF/MySSS Pension Booster). Effective: 2025-01. Source: https://www.sss.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CI-2024-006-Publication.pdf (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Employees' Compensation (EC) contribution (paid by employer): PHP 10/month (MSC up to 14,500); PHP 30/month (MSC 15,000+). Base/cap: Per SSS schedule. Effective: 2025-01. Source: https://www.sss.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CI-2024-006-Publication.pdf (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- PhilHealth premium (paid by employer + employee): 5% of monthly basic salary, split 2.5% / 2.5%. Base/cap: Floor PHP 10,000; ceiling PHP 100,000 (max PHP 5,000 total). Effective: 2026. Source: https://pia.gov.ph/news/philhealth-sets-5-premium-contribution-rate-for-2026/ (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- 13th-month pay (paid by employer): 1/12 of basic salary earned in calendar year. Base/cap: Rank-and-file employees with >= 1 month service; due by 24 Dec. Effective: 1975 (PD 851). Source: https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1975/pd_851_1975.html (checked 2026-10-22, verified)

### Leave and termination
- 13th-month pay: 1/12 of annual basic salary, due by 24 Dec. Source: https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1975/pd_851_1975.html (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Service incentive leave: 5 paid days/year after 1 year service (exclusions apply). Source: https://nwpc.dole.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-08-29-Handbook-on-Workers-Statutory-Monetary-Benefits-2023edition.pdf (checked 2026-10-22, verified)

Not yet verified (no figures published): Pag-IBIG (HDMF) contribution; Separation pay

## India (INR) – https://eorpacific.com/countries/india/

India's main employer on-costs are provident fund (EPF/EPS) and, for lower-paid employees, ESI. Gratuity is an end-of-service liability. Several levies vary by state.

### Statutory employer costs
- EPF employer contribution (paid by employer): 12% total: 3.67% to EPF + 8.33% to EPS. Base/cap: Statutory wage ceiling Rs 25,000/month (raised from Rs 15,000). Effective: 2026-09-17 (new ceiling). Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2311548&lang=2&reg=48 (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- EDLI contribution (paid by employer): 0.5%. Base/cap: Of wages up to ceiling. Effective: current. Source: https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_docs/PDFs/MiscPDFs/ContributionRate.pdf (checked 2026-10-21, pending re-check)
- EPF administrative charges (paid by employer): 0.5% (minimum Rs 500/month). Base/cap: Of wages up to ceiling. Effective: current. Source: https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_docs/PDFs/MiscPDFs/ContributionRate.pdf (checked 2026-10-21, pending re-check)
- ESI (ESIC) contribution (paid by employer + employee): Employer 3.25%; employee 0.75%. Base/cap: Rates per esic.gov.in/contribution (w.e.f. 1 Jul 2019); employees earning up to Rs 176/day exempt from own share. Coverage wage ceiling Rs 21,000/month is from the ESIC standard note (not re-read). Effective: current. Source: https://esic.gov.in/contribution (checked 2026-10-22, verified)
- Gratuity (paid by employer): 15 days' wages per completed year of service. Base/cap: Max Rs 20 lakh; Code on Social Security 2020 provisions commenced 2025-11-21. Effective: 2025-11-21. Source: https://www.labour.gov.in/static/uploads/2026/01/9fb60321f0028fc2fe08d3b3d8626dd7.pdf (checked 2026-10-22, verified)

### Leave and termination
- Gratuity: 15 days' wages per completed year, cap Rs 20 lakh (Code on Social Security from 2025-11-21). Source: https://www.labour.gov.in/static/uploads/2026/01/9fb60321f0028fc2fe08d3b3d8626dd7.pdf (checked 2026-10-22, verified)

Not yet verified (no figures published): Professional tax / LWF / statutory bonus; Annual leave / notice

## EOR provider published pricing (USD per employee/month)

- Atlas HXM – EOR: from $599 platform fee per employee/month; billing: per employee/month; terms: + Local Employer Services (LES) blended rate + FX (OANDA spot + disclosed markup) + benefits; NGO pricing from $399; pricing dated 2026-08-17 on page. Source: https://www.atlashxm.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/atlas-hxm/
- Deel – EOR: from $599 per employee/month; billing: per EOR employee/month; month-to-month; terms: Pricing page states no hidden fees. Deposits and other charges: confirm in your quote. Source: https://www.deel.com/pricing/ (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/deel/
- Multiplier – EOR Core: $459/mo billed annually or $499/mo billed monthly; billing: per person/month; terms: + 'compliance mandated add-ons' + implementation fee as applicable; ~11% of countries have adjusted pricing. Source: https://www.usemultiplier.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/multiplier/
- Multiplier – EOR Growth: $519/mo billed annually or $559/mo billed monthly; billing: per person/month; terms: + 'compliance mandated add-ons' + implementation fee as applicable; ~11% of countries have adjusted pricing. Source: https://www.usemultiplier.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/multiplier/
- Oyster – EOR: $699 per employee/month; billing: per employee/month; annual seat discounts available; terms: Refundable deposit required; FX conversion fee if paying in non-contract currency; startups save up to $1,200 on EOR fees. Source: https://www.oysterhr.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/oyster/
- Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) – EOR: $399 per employee/month; billing: /month per employee; 'get a clear quote'; terms: Final price quote-confirmed. Source: https://hellopebl.com/eor-pricing/ (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/pebl/
- Playroll – EOR: from $399 per employee/month; billing: per month, no minimum commitment; terms: Refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary; statutory costs billed separately. Local-currency prices on the page: coming soon (pending confirmation). Source: https://www.playroll.com/pricing/employer-of-record (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/playroll/
- Remote – EOR: from $599 per employee/month; billing: per employee/month; terms: No setup/onboarding fees; no standard deposit but may require refundable reserve; Remote FX rate locked per billing cycle; startups (pre-seed to Series A) 15% off EOR for first 12 months. Source: https://remote.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/remote/
- Rippling – EOR: Quote only; billing: custom quote; terms: Pricing by custom quote only. We do not publish third-party price estimates. Source: https://www.rippling.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/rippling/
- Skuad (Payoneer Workforce Management) – EOR: from $199 per employee/month; billing: per employee/month; terms: Volume discounts. Source: https://www.skuad.io/pricing (checked 2026-10-21). Profile: https://eorpacific.com/providers/skuad/

Range: Published EOR platform fees in our dataset range from $199/employee/month (Skuad) to $699/employee/month (Oyster); Rippling is quote only. The EOR fee is charged on top of salary and statutory on-costs.

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## Raw data
- https://eorpacific.com/data/dataset.json
- https://eorpacific.com/data/statutory_costs.csv
- https://eorpacific.com/data/leave_termination.csv
- https://eorpacific.com/data/eor_pricing.csv