Offshore IT

Hire a Systems Administrator from the Philippines.

Infrastructure support across servers, user accounts, backups and cloud systems. Sourced, employed and supported by Outsourcea, working your hours as part of your team.

What they handle

The work your Systems Administrator takes off your plate.

  1. 01Administer user accounts, groups, permissions and access policies.
  2. 02Maintain servers, operating systems and core infrastructure services.
  3. 03Manage patching, backups and routine system-health checks.
  4. 04Support Active Directory or equivalent identity-management environments.
  5. 05Assist with cloud resources, hybrid infrastructure and endpoint administration.
  6. 06Document changes, incidents and recurring infrastructure procedures.
Local hire vs Outsourcea

What a Systems Administrator really costs.

Pick your team size and see the difference between hiring in-house in the US and hiring through Outsourcea.

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US in-house hire
$11,800/mo

Median pay plus benefits and payroll taxes

With Outsourcea
Typically $3,200/mo

$2,200–$4,000 junior to senior. One all-in rate covering pay, benefits, taxes and HR

You keep about$8,600every month, roughly 73% less than hiring locally.
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US in-house hire
With Outsourcea
Base pay
$99,130 a year, US medianNetwork and computer systems administrators
Included in your monthly rate
Benefits and payroll taxes
Paid on top of salary, about 30% of total pay costs
Included in your monthly rate. We process them as the employer.
Recruiting and screening
Your team posts, screens and interviews
We source and screen, with a shortlist in about 5 to 10 business days
Employment, payroll and HR
Your team runs it
Included. Outsourcea runs it for you.

US figures use the national median annual wage for network and computer systems administrators from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). Total cost assumes wages are 70% of total compensation, per the BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation release (June 2026). Your actual costs will vary by location, seniority and benefits. Outsourcea figures are starting rates; we confirm your rate after a scoping call.

How hiring works

From first call to first day.

1 to 2 days

Scope the role

We talk through the work, your tools, hours and the kind of person who fits your team.

5 to 10 business days

Meet your shortlist

We source and screen candidates, then you interview the ones worth your time.

A few days

Offer and onboarding

We handle the offer, paperwork and setup so your new hire starts ready to work.

Ready to add a Systems Administrator to your team?

Tell us what the role needs and we will walk you through candidates, timing and your exact rate.

FAQ

Questions about hiring a Systems Administrator.

Still unsure? Talk to our team and we will walk you through it.

How much does it cost to hire a Systems Administrator from the Philippines?

Rates for this role typically run $2,200–$4,000 a month, from junior to senior. It is one all-in monthly rate that covers pay, benefits, payroll taxes and HR. We confirm your exact rate after a short scoping call.

How long does it take to hire a Systems Administrator?

Most hires follow three steps: a scoping call to define the role (1 to 2 days), sourcing and screening until you have a shortlist (about 5 to 10 business days), then the offer, paperwork and setup (a few days).

What does a Systems Administrator handle day to day?

Typical work includes: administer user accounts, groups, permissions and access policies; maintain servers, operating systems and core infrastructure services; manage patching, backups and routine system-health checks. We shape the role around your tools and processes during the scoping call.

Who employs them, and who handles payroll and HR?

Outsourcea is the employer. We run payroll, benefits, statutory contributions and HR, while you direct the day-to-day work like any member of your team.

What hours will they work?

You agree the schedule with us during the scoping call. Most clients set hours that overlap with their own business day so the role works alongside the rest of the team.

Can I hire more than one?

Yes. Many clients start with one hire and add more as the work grows. Use the cost comparison above to see the numbers for a bigger team, then tell us what you need.