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When it comes to fully managed IT services in Boise, most business leaders are flying blind. Is $200 per user too much? Is 24/7 support worth the cost? Thanks to new research from OSG USA and Prototype IT, we now have concrete answers based on a survey of over 400 small and mid-sized businesses.
Spoiler: You're likely spending $162 to $285 per user, per month—and that adds up to about 6–7% of your annual revenue.
Here’s what’s driving those numbers—and how to tell if you’re paying too much, or cutting corners where it matters most.
Most SMBs now outsource their IT, and the price tag reflects growing complexity and rising expectations. The chart below breaks down the average monthly per-user spend, segmented by company size:
Company Size |
Avg. Users |
Managed IT Cost (Per User/Month) |
25-50 |
38 |
$185 |
51-100 |
76 |
$174 |
101-250 |
160 |
$162 |
Larger organizations benefit from scale, but even smaller companies are seeing consistent rates as security and compliance become must-haves, not nice-to-haves.
Based on the survey, the biggest cost drivers for managed IT support in 2025 include:
These aren’t “extras”—they’re foundational. If your provider isn’t including them, it’s worth questioning what you are paying for.
Even with a managed service provider, sneaky line items often slip through the cracks:
These issues are easy to overlook, but they silently inflate your monthly IT spend without improving performance or protection.
At MicroTech Systems, we help growing businesses take control of their IT budgets—without sacrificing speed, support, or security. If you're unsure where your money’s going or whether your MSP is delivering real value, we’re here to help. MicroTech Systems provides reliable, end-to-end IT support services in Boise for small and mid-sized businesses. From proactive network monitoring to 24/7 helpdesk, cybersecurity, and cloud management in Boise, we keep your systems secure, efficient, and always running. Let us handle your tech—so you can focus on growth.
Book a consultation and find out if your current support setup is helping—or hurting—your bottom line.
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