--- title: Do You Really Need a Full-Time NetSuite Administrator? description: Explore the cost-benefit of NetSuite Admin-as-a-Service vs. hiring a full-time administrator. 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All in, you’re likely looking at **$140,000 to $160,000 CAD or more** annually. And that’s assuming you can find a good one. Experienced NetSuite professionals are in high demand. Hiring takes time, and if you're scaling fast or troubleshooting today, that delay costs money and momentum. --- ### The Admin-as-a-Service Alternative With a model like **NetSuite Admin-as-a-Service**, you get **senior-level expertise** — often the same or better than what you'd get in a full-time hire — but without needing to commit to 40 hours per week. Admin-as-a-Service gives you: - **A set number of hours per month** (or on-demand time) - **Ongoing support, training, and optimization** - **Direct access to an expert** embedded into your team - **No recruiting, onboarding, or overhead delays** Plans can scale with your business. If you need more help during a project or audit, that’s built in. If you’re stable and just need oversight and light support, we scale down. --- ### Cost Comparison: Full-Time vs. Admin-as-a-Service | Option | Estimated Annual Cost | Flexibility | Expertise | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Full-Time Hire | $140,000–$160,000+ CAD | Low | Varies | | Admin-as-a-Service | $30,000–$60,000 CAD (based on hours) | High | High | With Admin-as-a-Service, **you only pay for the time you use**, while still gaining the benefits of a senior-level NetSuite resource. --- ### Bottom Line Admin-as-a-Service isn't about cutting corners — it's about **getting the right support, at the right time, with less overhead.** It’s a perfect fit for companies who want deep NetSuite expertise but don’t need or want the commitment of a full-time role. --- **Need help figuring out which option makes the most sense for your business?** Let’s talk — I’ll walk you through it. 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