Pricing Model
Monthly vs hourly rates for hiring remote developers - which is better?
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For remote developers doing ongoing product work, a fixed monthly rate is generally better than hourly.
Monthly rates:
•Typical ranges: $7,500–$9,000/month (mid-level), $9,000–$10,000+ (senior)
•Assumes full-time (~160-170 hours/month), so effective rate is ~$40-$50/hour
•Best for long-term projects, stable roadmaps, predictable costs
Hourly rates:
•Better when workload is truly variable (some weeks 5 hours, some 30)
•Usually higher effective rate
•Top talent prefers stable full-time engagements
If you have ongoing product work and can keep a developer busy, monthly is more cost-effective and attracts stronger engineers.
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