Contractor vs employee calculator
Compare the cost of engaging someone as a contractor versus an employee through an EOR, with the country's misclassification notes.
| Option | Estimated annual cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor | $69,588 | Cheapest on paper. No statutory benefits; reclassification risk in Ireland if the relationship looks like employment. |
| Employee via EOR | $74,028 – $74,928 | Local contract, statutory benefits and payroll compliance handled by the EOR. |
Ireland contractor risk: Irish revenue and courts apply a multi-factor employment status test (Code of Practice on Determining Employment Status). Moderate risk where contractors work like employees. Not legal advice.
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