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Managed IT vs. In-House IT
Real Cost for San Antonio Businesses

Hiring an in-house IT employee feels like control. But for most San Antonio SMBs, the math doesn't add up. Here's the full cost comparison — salary, benefits, coverage gaps, and security stack included.

Annual Cost Comparison: 20 Endpoints

In-House IT Employee

Base salary (San Antonio avg)$65,000–$85,000
Benefits (25–35% of salary)$16,000–$30,000
Training & certifications$3,000–$8,000
Security tools (EDR, SIEM, etc.)$8,000–$25,000
Coverage gaps (nights/weekends)Unquantified risk
Turnover & rehiring cost$15,000–$30,000
$107K–$178K/yr
Total estimated annual cost

IDENETY MSP COMPLETE Plan

20 endpoints × $100/mo × 12$24,000
24/7 monitoring & alertingIncluded
EDR/XDR securityIncluded
Patch managementIncluded
Microsoft 365 per-user mgmtIncluded
1 onsite visit/monthIncluded
Nights, weekends, holidaysIncluded
$24,000/yr
Flat-rate, no surprises

Coverage Comparison

Coverage AreaIDENETY MSPIn-House IT
After-hours monitoring
Weekend coverage
Holiday coverage
EDR/XDR securityExtra cost
SIEM/NDR (enterprise plan)Rare/expensive
Multiple technology specialists
Vacation/sick day coverage
Scalable as you growHire more staff
HIPAA-aligned controlsVaries

Frequently Asked Questions

Is managed IT cheaper than hiring in-house IT in San Antonio?

For most San Antonio SMBs with under 100 employees, managed IT is significantly cheaper. A single in-house IT employee costs $75,000–$120,000/year all-in. IDENETY MSP's COMPLETE plan for 20 endpoints costs $24,000/year with 24/7 coverage, cybersecurity, and onsite support included.

What are the coverage gaps with in-house IT?

In-house IT has significant coverage gaps: no monitoring after hours or on weekends, single point of failure when the employee is sick or on vacation, limited expertise across all technology domains, and typically no enterprise security stack.

When does it make sense to hire in-house IT vs use a managed IT provider?

In-house IT makes sense when you have 150+ employees with complex, specialized infrastructure. For most San Antonio SMBs under 100 employees, managed IT provides better coverage, deeper expertise, and lower total cost.

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