Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a leading outsourcing hub with skilled talent at a fraction of U.S. salaries. The Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia offer strong admin, creative, tech, and customer service talent, giving U.S. businesses major affordability and expertise.
Southeast Asia is a leading outsourcing hub with skilled talent at a fraction of U.S. salaries. The Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia offer strong admin, creative, tech, and customer service talent, giving U.S. businesses major affordability and expertise.
Popular Countries:
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia
Average Cost
Hiring in Southeast Asia is significantly more affordable compared to U.S. salaries.
General/Admin Roles: $6–$8+ per hour
Mid-Level Specialists: $6–$8+ per hour
Technical Roles (IT, Engineering, Finance): $8–$15+ per hour
On average, companies save 70-80% annually
compared to hiring the same roles in the U.S.
Average Cost
Hiring in Southeast Asia is significantly more affordable compared to U.S. salaries.
General/Admin Roles: $6–$8+ per hour
Mid-Level Specialists: $6–$8+ per hour
Technical Roles (IT, Engineering, Finance): $8–$15+ per hour
On average, companies save 70-80% annually
compared to hiring the same roles in the U.S.
Average Cost
Hiring in Southeast Asia is significantly more affordable compared to U.S. salaries.
General/Admin Roles: $6–$8+ per hour
Mid-Level Specialists: $6–$8+ per hour
Technical Roles (IT, Engineering, Finance): $8–$15+ per hour
On average, companies save 70-80% annually compared to hiring the same roles in the U.S.
What Would You Rather Pay?
$13,500 or $67,200
Savings of over $60,000+ per year when comparing this Filipino employee to this U.S. employee, both with the same skill sets.
Jason
Bookkeeper
Full Time
Philippines
English
FLUENT
5+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
$7/hr or $13,500/year
Additional Costs:
None
Maria
Bookkeeper
Full Time
United States
English
FLUENT
2+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
$35/hr or $67,200/year
Additional Costs:
Payroll Taxes, State & Federal Unemployment Taxes, Workers' Compensation Insurance, etc.
VS
What Would You Rather Pay?
$13,500 or $67,200
Savings of over $60,000+ per year when comparing this Filipino employee to this U.S. employee, both with the same skill sets.
Jason
Bookkeeper
Full Time
Philippines
English
FLUENT
5+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
$7/hr or $13,500/year
Additional Costs:
None
Maria
Bookkeeper
Full Time
United States
English
FLUENT
2+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
$35/hr or $67,200/year
Additional Costs:
Payroll Taxes, State & Federal Unemployment Taxes, Workers' Compensation Insurance, etc.
VS
What Would You Rather Pay?
$13,500 or $67,200
Savings of over $60,000+ per year when comparing this Filipino employee to this U.S. employee, both with the same skill sets.
Jason
Bookkeeper
Full Time
Philippines
English
FLUENT
5+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
$7/hr or $13,500/year
Additional Costs:
None
Maria
Bookkeeper
Full Time
United States
English
FLUENT
2+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
$35/hr or $67,200/year
Additional Costs:
Payroll Taxes, State & Federal Unemployment Taxes, Workers' Compensation Insurance, etc.
VS
What Would You Rather
Pay?
$13,500 or $67,200
Savings of over $60,000+ per year when comparing this Filipino employee to this U.S. employee, both with the same skill sets.
Jason
Bookkeeper
Full Time
Philippines
English
FLUENT
5+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
$7/hr or $13,500/year
Additional Costs:
None
Maria
Bookkeeper
Full Time
United States
English
FLUENT
2+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
$35/hr or $67,200/year
Additional Costs:
Payroll Taxes, State & Federal Unemployment Taxes, Workers' Compensation Insurance, etc.
VS
Why Southeast Asia is Great for U.S. Companies
Why Southeast Asia is Great for U.S. Companies
Affordability
One of the most cost-efficient regions in the world for remote hiring.
English Proficiency
The Philippines ranks among the highest globally for English fluency, making it ideal for customer-facing roles.
Large Talent Pool
Decades of proven history working with U.S. and Western companies.
Skilled in Global Tools
Professionals are familiar with U.S. business software and remote workflows.
24/7 Coverage
Ideal time zone coverage for U.S. night shifts or 24/7 operations
Pros & Cons of Hiring in Southeast Asia
Pros
Extremely cost-effective hourly rates
High English fluency in the Philippines, Malaysia,
and Singapore
Strong background in outsourcing industries
(BPO, IT, design, customer service)
Large supply of candidates across multiple roles and industries
Flexible availability to align with U.S. time zones
Pros
Extremely cost-effective hourly rates
High English fluency in the Philippines, Malaysia,
and Singapore
Strong background in
outsourcing industries
(BPO, IT, design, customer service)
Large supply of candidates across multiple roles and industries
Flexible availability to align with U.S. time zones
Pros
Extremely cost-effective hourly rates
High English fluency in the Philippines, Malaysia,
and Singapore
Strong background in outsourcing industries
(BPO, IT, design, customer service)
Large supply of candidates across multiple roles and industries
Flexible availability to align with U.S. time zones
Cons
Time-zone differences with the U.S. (requires scheduling overlap)
English proficiency varies by country (Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand lower than the Philippines)
Infrastructure quality (internet and power reliability) can vary by location
Cons
Time-zone differences with the U.S. (requires scheduling overlap)
English proficiency varies by country (Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand lower than the Philippines)
Infrastructure quality (internet and power reliability) can vary by location
VS
VS
Industries & Roles
Commonly Hired
Industries & Roles
Commonly Hired
Administrative & Support
Virtual assistants, data entry specialists, client support
Customer Service & BPO
Call center agents, live chat reps, account managers
Marketing & Creative
Social media managers, video editors, ad specialists, graphic designers
Technology & Development
Web developers, software engineers, app developers, QA testers
Finance & Accounting
Bookkeepers, tax assistants, payroll specialists
Sales & Lead Generation
Cold callers, SDRs, appointment setters
Southeast Asia is the go-to region if you’re looking for highly skilled professionals at the lowest costs globally. With a proven track record in outsourcing, English fluency in key countries, and a massive talent pool, it’s an ideal choice for businesses wanting to save money without sacrificing quality.
Explore Other Regions
Not sure if Southeast Asia is the right fit? Explore our other hiring regions:
Southeast Asia is the go-to region if you’re looking for highly skilled professionals at the lowest costs globally. With a proven track record in outsourcing, English fluency in key countries, and a massive talent pool, it’s an ideal choice for businesses wanting to save money without sacrificing quality.
Explore Other Regions
Not sure if Southeast Asia is the right fit? Explore our other hiring regions:
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Recruit Your Global Talent
We’ll source and present the top candidates ready to join your team, completely done for you and ready to be hired.
2
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Once hired, onboard them with our partnered contractor management software that handles global payments, compliance, and time tracking in a single platform.
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Recruitment, global payments, and tracking all taken care of for you, so you can focus on what you do best.
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We’ll source and present the top candidates ready to join your team, completely done for you and ready to be hired.
2
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Once hired, onboard them with our partnered contractor management software that handles global payments, compliance, and time tracking in a single platform.
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