Cost to hire in Nepal
True employer cost in Nepal is gross salary plus ~20% employer social contributions and 1 month of statutory extra pay a year. Use the calculator below.
That's a 28.3% uplift over gross salary.
SSF employer contribution is 20% of basic remuneration. Festival allowance: one month's basic pay. Source: Nepal Social Security Fund — FAQ, checked 2026-10-21.
Get this estimate confirmed in writing for your role →How to hire
Use an Employer of Record to hire in 5–10 business days without setting up a local entity. Entity setup only pays off after ~15 employees.
How EOR works →Full country guide
Working hours, leave, notice, minimum wage, and misclassification risk for Nepal.
Read the Nepal guide →Other countries
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We'll walk you through EOR setup, contracts, benefits, and onboarding, no entity required. Send the role and salary and we confirm the total cost in writing.
Send the role, a selected worker or an existing-team requirement in Nepal. Get a written recommendation covering the model, cost categories, responsibilities and next steps. One hire is welcome; no meeting required.
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