Hiring Costs & Market Data

Data and analysis on what it costs to hire software developers: salaries and hourly rates by role and country, LATAM vs US cost comparisons, and the hiring market trends US companies need to plan their engineering budget.

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Hiring Costs & Market Data

Skills-Based Hiring in Tech vs. Degrees

The era of using a university degree as the primary proxy for technical competence is coming to a definitive end. For decades, a Computer Science diploma from a prestigious institution was the “gold standard” filter for US-based hiring managers. It offered a perceived safety net, a baseline of foundational knowledge that justified the high cost…

Ana Chirinos Apr 17, 2026 8 min read
Hiring Costs & Market Data

Why Top Tech Talent Prefers Dedicated Roles

For years, the conversation around “working from anywhere” was lumped into a single, monolithic category. But as we move further into the decade, the distinction between a casual freelance assignment and a professional career path has become a chasm. The debate around gig work vs full time work often gets framed from the talent’s perspective,…

Damian Wasserman Mar 30, 2026 10 min read
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