Hire a Node.js Developer from Latin America
Pre-vetted Node.js Developers who build fast, scalable server-side applications — for 57-62% less than US rates. Risk-free hiring.
Node.js Developer Salary Comparison
US vs Latin America — monthly rates
| Seniority | US Salary | LATAM Salary | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior (1-3 yrs) | $6,500/mo | $2,500/mo | 62% |
| Mid-Level (3-5 yrs) | $10,000/mo | $4,000/mo | 60% |
| Senior (5+ yrs) | $14,000/mo | $6,000/mo | 57% |
Source: Nexus placement data & BuiltIn averages. Updated February 2026.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. What you see is what you pay.
Placement
We source and vet Node.js specialists. You manage them on your engineering team.
- ✓Sourcing & vetting
- ✓Node.js & backend assessments
- ✓English proficiency tests
- ✓Candidate shortlist (3-5)
Staffing
Full-service: hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance all handled by Nexus.
- ✓Everything in Placement
- ✓Onboarding support
- ✓Payroll management
- ✓Compliance & contracts
Teams
Build a dedicated Node.js backend team with API developers, real-time specialists, and a tech lead.
- ✓Everything in Staffing
- ✓Team coordination
- ✓Performance tracking
- ✓Scalable on demand
Key Skills We Vet For
How Nexus Vets Node.js Developer Candidates
Only the top 4% of applicants pass our process
Node.js Coding Challenge
Build a RESTful API with authentication, database integration, and real-time features under timed conditions, emphasizing clean architecture.
English Proficiency
Conversational evaluation for clear communication during architecture discussions, code reviews, and cross-team collaboration.
Cultural Fit
Assessment of ownership mentality, experience with production Node.js systems, and ability to thrive in remote US-based engineering teams.
Reference Checks
Verification of API design quality, system reliability, and collaboration from previous engineering managers and technical leads.
3 Steps to Your New Node.js Developer
Tell Us What You Need
1 day
Share your Node.js requirements — framework, database, real-time needs, and system scale. We match the right specialist.
Review Pre-Vetted Candidates
7-14 days
We present 3-5 Node.js Developers with production experience in your stack. You interview and assess.
Start Working Together
Day 21
Your Node.js Developer joins the team. We support onboarding, repo access, and environment setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
LATAM Node.js Developers cost $2,500-$6,000/month depending on seniority, versus $6,500-$14,000/month in the US. That represents savings of 57-62%. Nexus pricing is fully transparent with no hidden fees.
Our developers are proficient in Express, NestJS, Fastify, and Koa. Many also have experience with serverless frameworks on AWS Lambda and Vercel. We match to your specific stack.
Many of our Node.js developers have React or Next.js experience. If you need full-stack capability, consider our Full-Stack Developer option, or let us know and we will filter for Node.js developers with frontend skills.
Average time-to-hire is 21 days. Node.js is a strong talent pool in LATAM. We typically present vetted candidates within 7-14 business days of receiving your requirements.
All our LATAM developers work in US-aligned time zones (EST, CST, PST overlap). They are available for real-time pair programming, code reviews, and on-call rotations during your business hours.
We offer a 90-day replacement guarantee at no additional cost. If the hire doesn't meet your expectations, we source and vet a replacement immediately. No candidate found means nothing paid.
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