Papaya Global's published EOR price starts at US$499 per employee per month (checked on its pricing page on 8 October 2026). 4 of the 10 providers with a published price list a lower starting price.
That fee sits on top of the employee's salary and the employer costs set by local law, which are the same whichever provider you use. Papaya Global also offers global payroll and contractor payments, priced separately.
Our previous listing was "Quote-based"; we updated it after re-checking Papaya Global's pricing page. See the pricing tracker.
| Product | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record (EOR) | From US$499 / employee / month | Published 'starting from' price of US$499 per employee per month for EOR; Contractor of Record starts at US$199 per contractor per month. |
- Salary and statutory employer costs in each country. See our country guides for these.
- Security deposit, often one or more months of employment cost, usually refundable at the end.
- Currency conversion margin if you pay in a different currency from the employee's salary.
- Benefits above the statutory minimum, such as private health insurance.
- Setup, offboarding and termination costs, including statutory notice and severance.
- The US$499 is a starting price; confirm what is included for your countries
- Ask for an itemised quote for your exact countries, salaries and start dates.
- Ask whether annual billing or volume changes the rate.
- Ask what the price includes in your country, and whether a country rate or add-ons apply.
- Compare at least one alternative. See Papaya Global alternatives and the cheapest EOR providers.
How much does Papaya Global cost?
Papaya Global publishes an EOR price from US$499 per employee per month, on top of salary and statutory employer costs.
Is Papaya Global cheaper than Deel?
On published prices, yes: Papaya Global lists US$499 and Deel US$599 per EOR employee per month.
Does Papaya Global charge a deposit?
Many EOR providers hold a refundable deposit. Ask Papaya Global for the deposit in your countries and when it's returned.
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- Deel vs Papaya GlobalPapaya Global has the lower published EOR price, by US$100 a month. Here's how the two compare on pricing, products and fit, from each provider's own information.
- Remote vs Papaya GlobalPapaya Global has the lower published EOR price, by US$200 a month. Here's how the two compare on pricing, products and fit, from each provider's own information.
- How EOR pricing worksFees, deposits and hidden costs in any EOR quote.