Human Resources CASE STUDY PART 2
Balance Sheet Approach to Compensation
|
Home Country |
Host Country |
Base salary |
140,000 |
140,000 |
Housing allowance |
12,000 |
18,000 (housing is more expensive in host country) |
Health insurance |
15,000 |
10,000 (insurance is cheaper in host country) |
Contribution to 401 K |
14,000 |
14,000 |
Vehicle allowance |
10,000 |
14,000 (vehicle is more expensive in host country) |
School tuition for children |
NA |
30,000 |
Yearly return to home country |
NA |
5,000 |
Income taxes |
30% = 42,000 |
40% = 56,000 |
Overseas premium |
NA |
15% = 21,000 |
Total cost of employee |
233,000 |
308,000 |