Executive Financial Model
India Global Capability Center ROI & Cost Calculator
Compare US/EU in-house technical staffing with RapidStackLab's turnkey dedicated India pods. Account for recruiters, payroll taxes, benefits, compliance, and IP ownership.
⚙️Staffing & Cost Parameters
Configure your desired engineering pod size and compare against domestic hiring costs.
Dedicated Pod Size4 Engineers
3 (Core Pod)15 (Full Department Pod)
US/EU Avg Annual Salary$145,000/yr
$100,000$220,000
Benefits & Payroll Taxes Markup25%
15%35% (Healthcare + 401k + Taxes)
Recruiting Agency Placement Fee20%
15%30% of Year 1 Salary
Year 1 Net Capital Saved
$631,000
73% lower total cost vs. in-house domestic hiring
3-Year Cumulative Savings
$1,748,000
Cumulative financial advantage over a standard 36-month technology roadmap.
Time-to-Productivity
14 Days vs 120 Days
RapidStackLab vetted senior talent starts shipping immediately with pre-configured CI/CD.
📋 Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Breakdown
US In-House Engineering4 Engineers
Base Gross Salaries:$580,000
Benefits & Payroll Taxes (25%):$145,000
Recruiter Placement Fees (20%):$116,000
Hardware, Office & SaaS Seats:$18,000
US Year 1 Total:$859,000
US 3-Year Total (with 4% raises):$2,432,000
RapidStackLab Dedicated PodAll-Inclusive
Monthly Retainer:$19,000/mo
Recruitment / Headhunter Fees:$0 (Included)
Hardware (M-Series MacBooks) & Office:$0 (Included)
Legal, Payroll & IP Protection:$0 (Included)
Turnkey Pod Year 1 Total:$228,000
Turnkey Pod 3-Year Total:$684,000
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