This Is What You've Been Leaving on the Table.

Hiring at the same standard doesn’t have to cost the same. Use the calculators below to see your real savings — by role, by pathway, by your actual numbers.

See What You'd Save — Reliable Futures
Example Role
Sr. Paralegal
$15.23 – $18.43 / hr nearshore

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What would you pay an experienced Sr. Paralegal in your market? Enter your hourly rate and state.

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Unburdened hourly rate
Putting It Together

What Does a Combined Pathway Look Like?

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Phase 1 · Onsite First
Payroll Tax Savings
6 months
Tax Savings · 6 months —
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Phase 2 · Remote First
Wage Advantage
6 months
Wage Advantage · 6 months —
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Year 1 Combined
Total Savings
Both phases
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estimated Year 1 savings
The Wage Advantage Never Expires
Once remote, the wage advantage repeats every year — indefinitely. The payroll tax exemptions applied during the onsite phase; the wage savings are permanent.
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estimated annual savings · remote phase
The Detail

Here's How It Breaks Down.

Nearshore On Site First
Onsite First
Your professional starts with in-person immersion at your firm, then transitions to remote. Employers of J-1 visa holders qualify for significant payroll tax exemptions — see exactly how much you keep.
Payroll tax savings while onsite, and a 30-60% discount in the remote phase.
Payroll Tax Exemptions
FICA
Social Security & Medicare — employer share (7.65%)
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FUTA
Federal Unemployment Tax — effective rate (0.6%)
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SUTA
State Unemployment Tax
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Initial Tax Savings — Grows When Remote
Per year · while onsite
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Nearshore Remote First
Remote First
Your professional works remote from day one, or starts onsite and transitions to remote. See the fully-loaded cost savings vs. a comparable U.S. hire.
30-60% discount
Wage Advantage
Your U.S. fully-loaded annual cost —
RF nearshore wages (annual) —
MX statutory burden (~29%) —
RF program fee (annual) $7,788
RF nearshore total annual cost —
Annual Wage Advantage — Never Expires
Same role, same standard
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This tool is provided for educational and illustrative purposes only. Book a strategy session to get detailed feedback on your specific needs.

  • FICA exemption: J-1 visa holders in nonresident alien status are exempt from FICA taxes. This applies during the onsite and remote phases.
  • FUTA exemption: J-1 visa holders in nonresident alien status are also exempt from federal unemployment tax.
  • SUTA exemption applies in only 7 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
  • U.S. employer burden (20%) is a blended estimate covering FICA (7.65%), FUTA/SUTA, workers' compensation, and a modest benefits allowance. Actual burden varies by state and employer.
  • Mexico statutory burden (29%) covers IMSS, INFONAVIT, state payroll tax, Aguinaldo, and vacation premium. Actual amounts vary by state.
  • RF Program Fee ($649/month, $7,788/year) covers recruiting, EOR, payroll, compliance, and ongoing support. It is in addition to participant compensation.
  • Nearshore rates reflect the Sr. Paralegal range of $15.23–$18.43/hr. Calculator uses the midpoint ($16.83/hr).
  • All calculations assume a standard 40-hour week, 52 weeks per year.

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