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In-House IT vs. Managed Cost Calculator
See the full annual cost of your in-house team next to a managed-services estimate.
[Benchmark] Typical mid-market US IT salary data.
[Benchmark] 1.25–1.35× load is standard.
[LANStatus estimate] Approximately $100–$150 per user per month based on current LANStatus mid-market contracts — includes help desk, monitoring, patching, security stack, backup, and vCIO. Published endpoint pricing starts at $89/user/mo; adjust to your quote.
Estimated in-house IT cost / year
$315,800
Estimated managed-services cost / year
$90,000
Potential annual savings with managed
$225,800
How this is calculated
[Benchmark] In-house cost = (salary × benefits/overhead) + training + a 12% recruiting/turnover allowance (10–15% is standard), per FTE, plus your tools & licensing. [LANStatus estimate] Managed cost = users × your per-user estimate × 12. Adjust any input to match your reality.
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These are transparent estimates — your real numbers will be sharper. Want a precise assessment from our team?
Book a 15-minute assessmentMost organizations underestimate what in-house IT really costs. Salary is only part of the picture — benefits, training, turnover, and tooling add up fast, especially when you need coverage across security, cloud, and end-user support.
This calculator totals your FTE costs (including a recruiting/turnover allowance) plus tools and licensing, then compares that to a per-user managed-services estimate you can adjust. The managed figure is a range, not a quote — your environment, compliance needs, and device mix will move the number.
Use the comparison to frame a conversation with your CFO, not as a promise of savings. The goal is an honest side-by-side before you request a real proposal.