Simplify Hiring Filipino Cost Estimators with EOR: 2025 Guide

How EOR solutions simplify hiring Filipino cost estimators

What is an EOR?

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party company that handles legal employment responsibilities on your behalf  including payroll, taxes, benefits, and local labor law compliance. With an EOR, you can hire Filipino cost estimators without establishing a local company or dealing with complex employment regulations.

Why You Shouldn’t DIY Global Hiring

  • Non-compliance with employment laws
  • Wrong worker classification (contractor vs employee)
  • Payroll and tax reporting errors

An EOR removes all of that risk while you retain full control over daily work and performance.

Key Benefits of Hiring Through an EOR

  1. Compliance with Local Laws
  • Navigates Philippine labor laws
  • Manages tax filings, SSS, PAG-IBIG, Phil Health
  1. Faster Hiring
  • Quick on boarding process
  • Access to a pre-screened talent pool of cost estimators
  1. HR & Payroll Simplified
  • Manages time-off, benefits, contracts, and payroll
  • Ensures accurate and timely salary disbursement
  1. Risk Reduction
  • Minimizes legal and compliance issues
  • Avoids costly disputes or misclassification penalties
  1. Focus on Core Business
  • Lets your team focus on operations, not admin
  • Scalable hiring support as your project grows

What Is the Average Salary of a Cost Estimator in the Philippines?

As of August 2025 (Glassdoor), the average monthly salary for an experienced cost estimator in the Philippines is $890.55  making this a cost-effective alternative to U.S. or EU-based hires.

Why the Philippines?

The Philippines is a popular choice for construction and engineering outsourcing due to:

  • Strong English proficiency
  • Cost-effective, highly skilled labor
  • Cultural compatibility with Western management styles
  • Government support for remote work infrastructure

Challenges of Hiring Freelancers Directly (Without EOR)

                          Issue                       Impact on Your Project
            No commitment Freelancers can leave anytime, causing project delays
                       Divided focus Juggling multiple clients may reduce quality/output
                       Billing risks Possibility of over billing or unclear time tracking

How Do You Know If You Need an EOR?

You should consider an EOR if:

  • You’re hiring more than 1–2 remote workers
  • You don’t have a legal entity in the Philippines
  • You want to avoid dealing with taxes, benefits, and local contracts
  • You want full-time, long-term commitment  not just freelance gig work

How Global Squirrels Solves These Problems

Global Squirrels is a remote staffing platform that helps you hire Filipino cost estimators easily using EOR-backed plans. Here’s how:

  •  Automated contract generation based on local laws
  •  Real-time time sheet tracking for remote employees
  • Custom dashboards to monitor performance and work hours
  •  Role-matching AI to identify the best candidate profiles
  •  Exclusive hiring focus on Filipino professionals for roles like estimators, engineers, and analysts

 Purple Plan

  • Hire full-time cost estimators
  • We manage offer letters, compliance, payroll, and HR
  • Dedicated, contract-bound professionals with notice periods

 Orange Plan

  • We source and pre-screen candidates
  • You interview and select; we handle on boarding and management
  • Background checks included for quality assurance

 Both plans include:

  • Remote task assignment & time tracking
  • Transparent billing with no hidden fees
  • Dedicated, exclusive workforce for your business

Are you ready to hire Filipino cost estimators? Click here to request a demo today!