Simple, all-in monthly pricing
One fee per seat, in pounds, billed monthly. It covers everything it takes to employ and support your team member — salary, local tax and benefits, equipment, software, HR, IT and management. No recruitment fee, no set-up fee surprises, no UK employment on-costs.
Offshore staffing cost calculator: see your saving
Pick a role, seniority and team size to compare the true cost of a UK hire (salary, employer NICs, pension and on-costs) with a dedicated, full-time TalentDock team member.
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How the UK cost is worked out (per person)
| UK salary benchmark | |
| Employer NICs (15% above £5,000) | |
| Employer pension (3%) | |
| On-costs: desk, kit, software, recruitment, cover (20%) | |
| True cost to employ / year | |
| TalentDock fee / year |
Estimates only. UK salaries are 2026 national benchmarks by role and seniority (developer roles: Robert Half 2026). The TalentDock fee is an indicative all-in monthly price covering salary, statutory contributions, benefits, equipment, workspace, HR and replacement cover; your quote depends on exact skills and hours. UK salaries are never shown below the full-time National Living Wage (£12.71/hr from April 2026). Excludes VAT.
from £1,195/mo per seat
Entry & support roles
- Full-time dedicated hire
- All-in: salary, tax, benefits, kit
- Managed HR, IT & payroll
from £1,695/mo per seat
Skilled & specialist
- Everything in Entry
- Role-specific vetting & testing
- Monthly performance reviews
from £2,295 /mo per seat
Technical & senior
- Everything in Skilled
- Senior vetting & technical assessment
- Priority replacement cover
Indicative bands shown with final per-seat pricing depends on the exact role, seniority and hours. Ask for a quote and we’ll price your specific role.
Everything, in one number
Employment
Local contract, salary, statutory benefits and payroll — we are the legal employer in-country.
Equipment & IT
Laptop, peripherals, secure setup, software licences and IT support, ready before day one.
Recruitment
Sourcing, testing and vetting — no separate placement fee bolted on top.
Management & HR
Attendance, leave, wellbeing, performance reviews and a named point of contact.
Compliance
DPA, UK IDTA for data transfers, access controls and retention baked into the agreement.
Replacement cover
If a hire isn’t working out, replacing them is our job — not an extra line on your invoice.
Compared to the true cost of a UK hire
A £35k UK salary isn’t a £35k cost. Add employer NICs, pension, holiday cover, equipment, software, office space and recruitment fees and the real number is far higher. TalentDock’s all-in fee is designed to sit well below that true cost — commonly a saving of up to [[70]]%, depending on the role.
Pricing questions
Are there set-up or recruitment fees?
No separate recruitment or placement fee. Sourcing and onboarding are part of the monthly seat price. Any one-off costs are agreed up front and clearly stated — never hidden.
Is there a minimum term?
We keep terms sensible and will confirm the exact commitment in your agreement. The model is built for ongoing, dedicated roles rather than short bursts.
What about VAT?
Any UK VAT treatment is confirmed in your contract. We’ll set this out clearly so your finance team knows exactly what to expect.
Does the fee change as salaries rise?
We’re transparent about how the fee is built and how reviews work, so there are no surprises at renewal.
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Want a price for your exact role?
Tell us the role and hours — we’ll come back with a clear all-in monthly figure.
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