MSP vs In-House IT Cost Calculator

Estimate the true cost of building an internal IT department vs. partnering with a Managed Service Provider — including salaries, overhead, compliance, and 3-year projections.

IT Roles to Staff In-House

Salaries reflect 2024–2025 U.S. national averages. Adjusted by region below.

Cost Configuration

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Your MSP Quote

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Compliance & Certifications

Optional Add-ons

Annual costs added to the in-house total for compliance tooling, audits, and consulting. These are estimates — your actual costs may vary.

Year 1 Summary

In-House Annual
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MSP Annual
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Annual Savings with MSP
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3-Year Cost Projection

Year In-House MSP Savings