Hiring Developers in the USA: Smarter Alternatives

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 Savings by Role in the USA and Across Other Countries

See the average monthly cost comparison for USA vs overseas hires (CEE, LatAm, Africa, Southeast Asia) for full-time contract developers hired through Wild.Codes.

Compare what U.S. engineering teams typically pay across seniority levels — from SF/NY premium comp bands and 1099 contractor day-rates to nationwide midweight benchmarks — and see how global talent cuts the total engineering bill without compromising FAANG-caliber output, team velocity, or the high-bar delivery culture expected across U.S. tech hubs.

Backend Developer
Up to 69% savings
Backend Developer
CEE:
$3 480/mo
(-69%)
Lat Am:
$3 200/mo
(-69%)
Africa:
$2 220/mo
(-69%)
SE Asia:
$2 360/mo
(-69%)
USA:
$12 800/mo
Development
Mobile Developer
Up to 69% savings
Mobile Developer
CEE:
$3 290/mo
(-69%)
Lat Am:
$3 040/mo
(-69%)
Africa:
$2 110/mo
(-69%)
SE Asia:
$2 260/mo
(-69%)
USA:
$11 800/mo
Development
Full-Stack Developer
Up to 69% savings
Full-Stack Developer
CEE:
$3 540/mo
(-69%)
Lat Am:
$3 300/mo
(-69%)
Africa:
$2 280/mo
(-69%)
SE Asia:
$2 430/mo
(-69%)
USA:
$12 250/mo
Development
Frontend Developer
Up to 69% savings
Frontend Developer
CEE:
$3 140/mo
(-69%)
Lat Am:
$2 970/mo
(-69%)
Africa:
$2 020/mo
(-69%)
SE Asia:
$2 170/mo
(-69%)
USA:
$9 100/mo
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