US tech companies are saving 60–70% on engineering costs by hiring senior developers from Latin America — without sacrificing quality, communication, or delivery speed. Here's the data.
All figures represent annual gross compensation in USD, including base salary and benefits where applicable. LATAM figures reflect market rates for engineers working with US/EU clients under staff augmentation models.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Staff / Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $80K–$110K | $110K–$160K | $150K–$220K | $200K–$300K+ |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | $18K–$28K | $28K–$50K | $45K–$75K | $65K–$100K |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $20K–$32K | $32K–$55K | $50K–$80K | $70K–$110K |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $16K–$26K | $26K–$45K | $40K–$65K | $55K–$85K |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $22K–$35K | $35K–$60K | $55K–$85K | $75K–$115K |
US hiring timelines have stretched significantly since 2022. Multiple interview rounds, recruiter bottlenecks, and a competitive market for senior talent mean most companies lose weeks — or months — before a developer writes their first line of code.
| Role | 🇺🇸 US Avg (days) | 🌎 LATAM via FlyDevs | Time saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontend Developer | 40–60 days | 7–14 days | ~75% |
| Backend Developer | 45–75 days | 7–18 days | ~75% |
| Full Stack Developer | 50–80 days | 10–21 days | ~72% |
| Mobile Developer | 55–90 days | 10–21 days | ~75% |
| Tech Lead / Staff | 60–120 days | 14–28 days | ~75% |
The biggest concern US companies have about hiring offshore is quality. Here's what our 50+ client engagements — and the broader market — actually show.
4.9/5
FlyDevs average rating on Clutch, based on verified client reviews across 30+ engagements.
B2–C1
Average English proficiency level of LATAM engineers placed by FlyDevs, enabling clear async and sync communication.
4–8 hrs
Daily timezone overlap with US East Coast (ET), enabling real-time collaboration without early morning calls.
100%
Of FlyDevs placements are senior or mid-senior engineers — no juniors hidden behind a senior title.
+80%
Of engineers placed by FlyDevs have prior experience working with US or EU product companies, not just outsourcing shops.
14 days
Average time from first call to engineer embedded in your team — with a 2-week replacement guarantee if it's not a fit.
US tech companies face an average annual turnover of 13.2% — meaning roughly 1 in 8 engineers leaves each year. In LATAM, that number is significantly lower, driven by fewer competing offers in the premium tier, higher loyalty to international clients, and more stable economic incentives.
At FlyDevs, we see 91% of our placed engineers still active with the same client after 12 months — compared to an industry average of ~70% for US hiring.
| Metric | 🇺🇸 US Market | 🌎 LATAM Market | FlyDevs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual turnover rate | 13.2% | 8.4% | ~9% |
| 12-month retention | ~70% | ~80% | 91% |
| Avg tenure on engagement | 14 months | 18 months | 22+ months |
| Replacement guarantee | None (rehire cost) | Varies | 2-week guarantee |
Senior engineers embedded in your US team within 7–21 days.
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