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What does it cost to hire Latin American developers compared to US developers?
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Latin American developers typically cost 20–30% less than comparable US developers when all costs are included.
For staffed roles (full-time, all-inclusive: salary, benefits, equipment, coworking, internet, and coaching):
•Strong mid-level engineer in LATAM: about $7,000/month (~$84,000/year)
•Senior roles: up to about $8,500/month (~$100,000/year)
These all-in LATAM rates are roughly 30% below equivalent US total costs for similar seniority and quality. If you hire directly (without a provider) in LATAM, pure salary can be lower ($4,000–$6,000/month), but you must add overhead for benefits, equipment, and management.
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