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Email Marketing Team Cost Calculator
Compare the fully-loaded monthly cost of building an in-house team vs. hiring freelancers vs. using an agency. All results update in real-time.
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Cost Assumptions
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Divide annual salary by 2,080 hours (40hrs × 52 weeks). A $70k salary = ~$34/hr. Add 25% overhead for benefits.
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Annual salary range: ~$55k-$75k at this rate
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Monthly fee for full-service email marketing. Ranges from $2k-$15k for most small to mid-size businesses.
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Total Weekly Hours 20
~86 hrs/month
In-House (Monthly) FULLY-LOADED
$0 Salary: $0 · Tools: $0
Freelance (Monthly) NO OVERHEAD
$0 20 hrs × $75/hr Agency (Monthly) ALL-INCLUSIVE
$0 Retainer + tools Best Value —
Compare the three models above
In-house includes 25% overhead for benefits, taxes, and equipment. Freelance and agency include no overhead. See our full hiring guide →
Choosing the Right Model
Each team model has trade-offs beyond just cost:
| Factor | In-House | Freelance | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $$ | $ | $$$ |
| Control | High | Medium | Low |
| Consistency | High | Variable | High |
| Scalability | Slow | Fast | Fast |
| Institutional Knowledge | Builds over time | Limited | Shared |
| Best For | 100k+ sends/month | Growing teams | Full-service needs |
Use this calculator alongside our email marketing ROI calculator to see if your team cost is justified by the revenue you generate. For more detail on hiring costs, read our guide to hiring an email marketer →