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A full stack developer in the US typically earns between $92,650 and $135,980 a year at the median, depending on how the role is classified. Hiring a senior full stack engineer from Latin America through BEON.tech costs $6,300 to $7,800 a month, or $75,600 to $93,600 a year, all-in. The gap is large. But salary is only one part of what a company actually pays, and the real comparison looks different once you add benefits, taxes, and fees.
This guide covers both markets, the fully loaded cost of a hire, and what moves pay up or down.
Full stack developer salary in the US
The US government does not track “full stack developer” as its own job title. The closest categories in the Bureau of Labor Statistics data are web developers and software developers, and most full stack roles sit somewhere between them.
| BLS category (May 2025) | Median annual wage |
|---|---|
| Web developers | $92,650 |
| Software developers | $135,980 |
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for web developers and software developers.
The spread inside each category is wide. For software developers, the lowest 10 percent earned less than $82,460 and the top 10 percent earned more than $214,670. Senior full stack engineers at product companies in major metros tend to land in the upper half of that range.
Full stack developer pay in Latin America
Pay for full stack engineers in Latin America depends on country, stack, and seniority. Engineers who work full time for US companies, in English and on US hours, compete for global roles, so their pay sits well above local market averages.
Full stack developer salary by country
Pay varies less between Latin American countries than many people expect. Senior engineers who work for US companies compete in a regional market, and the best ones get offers from several countries at once. The bigger differences come from stack and seniority.
For country-level hiring costs, see our guides to Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
Salary vs. total cost to hire
Salary is what the engineer earns. Total cost is what the company pays. The two are far apart in the US.
In private industry, benefits make up 30 percent of employer costs, according to the BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation report. For a software developer at the $135,980 median, that means a fully loaded cost of about $194,000 a year. Recruiting fees, equipment, and office costs come on top.
Nearshore hiring through a partner works differently. You pay one monthly rate, and the partner covers salary, benefits, equipment, and compliance. At BEON.tech, a senior full stack engineer working in Node.js and React costs $6,300 to $7,800 a month in 2026. That is $75,600 to $93,600 a year, all-in.
| US hire (median software developer) | Nearshore via BEON.tech (senior full stack) | |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | $135,980 | Included in the rate |
| Benefits and payroll costs | About $58,000 | Included |
| Equipment | Extra | Included, new MacBook Pro |
| Recruiting | Often a placement fee | Included |
| Annual total | About $194,000 before recruiting and equipment | $75,600 to $93,600 |
The rate also includes PTO and national holidays, a co-working allowance, an internet stipend, medical insurance, and a Talent Experience Manager.
What drives full stack developer pay
Stack. Some combinations pay more than others. At BEON.tech, Python and React or Ruby on Rails and React engineers cost more than .NET and React engineers, because demand is higher and the talent pool is smaller. For a React-only role, see how much it costs to hire a React developer.
Seniority. Engineers who can design systems, lead reviews, and own a service end to end earn more than those who mostly implement tickets.
AI fluency. Engineers who use AI tools well in their daily work ship faster. Teams now screen for it, and pay reflects it.
English and remote experience. Engineers who have already worked on US teams need less ramp-up. That experience carries a premium.
How to hire a full stack developer
Start with the problems the person will own, not a list of frameworks. Test candidates on a realistic task that touches both the frontend and the backend. And move quickly, because strong full stack engineers rarely stay on the market for long.
For the full process, read our guide on how to hire software developers.
For a broader view of pay across roles, see the highest-paying coding jobs and nearshore software development rates.
Methodology
US figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025 and the Employer Costs for Employee Compensation release for June 2026. Nearshore figures come from BEON.tech rates for senior, full-time engineers in 2026.
FAQ
How much does a full stack developer make in the US?
Median pay sits between $92,650 for web developers and $135,980 for software developers, according to BLS data for May 2025. Senior engineers at product companies often earn more.
How much does it cost to hire a full stack developer from Latin America?
Through BEON.tech, a senior full stack engineer in Node.js and React costs $6,300 to $7,800 a month. That rate covers salary, benefits, equipment, and compliance.
Is a full stack developer a high-paying job?
Yes. It is one of the better-paid roles in software, especially at the senior level and in stacks with high demand.
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