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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Software Engineer in Peru?

Estimated average annual cost for US companies hiring software engineers in Peru, based on real hiring data.*

Includes salaries, onboarding, talent management, equipment, and benefits.

How much does it cost to hire a software engineer in Peru on average?

The average annual cost of hiring a senior contract software engineer in Peru is $88,800/year.

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$88,800USD/year
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$120,000USD/year
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$200,000USD/year
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Peru at a Glance

SpanishLanguage
UTC -5Timezone
Lima, Arequipa, TrujilloTech Hub Cities
Crehana, Rextie, Manzana VerdeEstablished Companies
EF EPI Rank: 51/ Proficiency Level: ModerateEnglish Proficiency
Peruvian Sol (PEN)Currency

Why US Companies Hire Software Engineers in Peru

Growing Talent Pool: Around 30,000–40,000 professionals, expanding via 11 new science parks, university upgrades like UTEC's $100M investment, and 40,000 projected tech jobs in 2026. Focus areas include JavaScript, cybersecurity, and AWS-supported cloud services.

Time Zone Alignment: Peru's time zones overlap well with US East Coast (0–2 hour differences), enabling real-time collaboration for agile teams, similar to Colombia.

Technical Strengths: Proficiency in modern stacks like web/mobile dev and emerging AI/analytics, boosted by international training from firms like AWS, ensures quality for US projects.

Infrastructure Momentum: Improving business climate, tech education investments, and Lima's outsourcing hubs attract US firms extending from support roles into software development.

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