Rates by region
| Region | Junior developer | Senior developer |
|---|---|---|
| Asia (e.g. India, Vietnam, Philippines) | $24-$31/hr | $31-$41/hr |
| Europe (outsourcing markets) | $31-$39/hr | $64-$76/hr |
| Latin America | $33-$45/hr | $60-$75/hr |
| U.S. in-house (median salary $135,980, before benefits) | - | about $65/hr |
Outsourcing rates: Accelerance, 2026 outsourcing rate trends (Nov 2025). U.S.: Bureau of Labor Statistics median annual pay for software developers, May 2025 (÷ 2,080 hours).
Rates dipped slightly in 2025: Accelerance reported year-over-year declines of about 8% in Asia, 7.1% in Latin America and 4.4% in Europe.
What moves the price
- Seniority: the gap between junior and senior is widest in Europe and Latin America.
- Stack: niche skills (AI/ML, Salesforce, SAP, security) cost more.
- Engagement model: long-term dedicated teams get better rates than short projects.
- Time-zone overlap: nearshore Latin America costs more than Asia but shares U.S. hours.
The hidden costs
Budget for management time (product owner, code review), onboarding, communication overhead and occasional turnover. A realistic plan adds 10-20% to the hourly math.
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