Many businesses instinctively hire senior IT specialists to manage critical areas such as networks, systems, and cloud environments. While these professionals provide essential expertise, their true cost often goes unnoticed—extending well beyond their salary.
Senior roles such as Network Engineers, Systems Administrators, and Cloud Engineers typically command salaries ranging from $90,000 to $130,000 annually. But when you factor in additional expenses—such as benefits, training, certifications, recruitment costs, and especially turnover—the total cost balloons significantly.
For example, replacing a senior IT role can cost a business up to 200% of the departing employee's annual salary when considering downtime, recruitment fees, onboarding, and productivity loss. Each new hire also requires extensive onboarding and training, further inflating these costs.
By contrast, Managed Services Providers (MSPs) consolidate all these expenses into a predictable monthly fee, significantly reducing both direct and indirect costs. MSPs also eliminate the risk of costly turnover and offer continuous, specialized expertise across multiple IT disciplines.
Choosing an MSP instead of a traditional IT staff means predictable budgeting, consistent performance, and overall savings that allow your organization to focus resources on strategic growth rather than personnel management.