Simplify Hiring Filipino Cost Estimators with EOR: 2025 Guide
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
- Compliance with Local Laws
- Navigates Philippine labor laws
- Manages tax filings, SSS, PAG-IBIG, Phil Health
- Faster Hiring
- Quick on boarding process
- Access to a pre-screened talent pool of cost estimators
- HR & Payroll Simplified
- Manages time-off, benefits, contracts, and payroll
- Ensures accurate and timely salary disbursement
- Risk Reduction
- Minimizes legal and compliance issues
- Avoids costly disputes or misclassification penalties
- 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!
