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Managed IT vs. Hiring an IT Person
One hire gives you one person. Managed IT gives you an entire team of specialists — for a fraction of the cost.
TL;DR
Hiring an internal IT person in Massachusetts costs $80K–$110K+ in salary alone — before benefits, training, and tools. That's one generalist who takes vacations, gets sick, and eventually quits. At $219/user/mo + site fee, Pro Tech Guy gives you a full team of certified specialists covering networking, security, and cloud — with 24/7 coverage and no single point of failure.
The Real Cost Comparison
When you add up the true cost of an internal hire, the math isn't even close.
Internal IT Hire
Total Annual Cost
$125K–$175K
for ONE person
Pro Tech Guy
Total Annual Cost
$52,560
for an ENTIRE TEAM
Save $70K–$120K/year
while getting more coverage, not less.
Side-by-Side Comparison
See exactly what you get with each option across every category that matters.
| Category | Internal IT Hire | Pro Tech Guy |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | One person, business hours | Full team, 24/7/365 |
| Expertise | One generalist | Specialists in networking, security, and cloud |
| Vacation/Sick | No coverage when they're out | Always covered |
| Turnover Risk | If they quit, you start over | Continuity guaranteed |
| Response Time | Depends on backlog | Fast response, critical issues prioritized |
| Security Depth | Limited to one person's knowledge | EDR, MFA, email security, dark web monitoring |
| Strategic Planning | Often too busy firefighting | Quarterly business reviews + IT roadmap |
| Scalability | Need to hire more as you grow | Scales with your user count |
| Vendor Management | They handle it alone | Dedicated team coordinates all vendors |
Coverage
Expertise
Vacation/Sick
Turnover Risk
Response Time
Security Depth
Strategic Planning
Scalability
Vendor Management
When Internal IT Makes Sense
We believe in being honest. Internal IT is the right call in some situations:
- 500+ employee organizations with complex, unique infrastructure
- Companies that need a full-time on-site presence daily
- Organizations with budget for a full IT department (not just one person)
When Managed IT Makes More Sense
For most small and mid-size businesses, managed IT is the smarter investment:
- 1–200 employee businesses where one IT person creates a single point of failure
- Companies that handle sensitive customer or financial data and need strong security
- Businesses that need 24/7 coverage without paying for a full team
- Organizations that want to focus budget on growth, not overhead
"We were drowning in IT problems and downtime. Pro Tech Guy not only stabilized everything but built an infrastructure we're genuinely proud of."
David Chen
Managing Partner, Chen & Associates Law
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