Tester Cost Comparison: In-House vs Outsourced
Taking account of all the associated costs of employing an in-house resource you may well make savings of up to 70% by outsourcing this function
| Cost (per month) | In-house | Outsourced |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | £2500 | Included |
| National Insurance | £250 | Included |
| Recruitment Cost | £100 | Included |
| Statutory Holiday Pay | £50 | Included |
| Sickness Pay | £50 | Included |
| Holiday Pay | £100 | Included |
| Learning Period and other down time | £100 | Included |
| Management Time Cost | £350 | Included |
| Computer h/w + Consumables | £100 | Included |
| Stationery | £25 | Included |
| Telephone and Communications | £200 | Included |
| Expenses | £100 | Included |
| Rent, Rates, Service Charges | £300 | Included |
| Total Monthly Cost | £4,225 | £995 |
| Basic Service (Manual Testing) | Full Service (Manual + Automation) | |
|---|---|---|
| TESTER RETAINED BY CLIENT (45 hour week) | ||
| 3 Months Notice | £ 795 pm (£36 p/day) | £ 1050 pm (£48 p/day) |
| 2 Months Notice | £ 895 pm (41 p/day) | £ 1150 pm (£53 p/day) |
| 1 Month Notice | £ 995 pm (£46 p/day) | £ 1250 pm (57 p/day) |