Costs of a permanent employee
Fixed salary: predictable expenses
- Additional costs: social security contributions, insurance, company benefits
Other expenses:
- Work equipment (computers, software, etc.)
- Office costs (rent, running costs)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
Long-term commitments:
- Notice periods and possible severance payments
Total costs increase by about 20-30% of gross salary
Hiring a freelancer
- No costs for social security contributions and insurance
- No expenses for vacation and sick leave cover
- Freelancers often use their own devices and software
- Ideal for short-term projects or special know-how
- Termination of cooperation without long-term contracts
