LATAM vs US salaries, by role
What 48 roles cost per month in Latin America compared with the United States, from junior through senior. Every figure is the full-time monthly cost of the person, not an agency fee.
How much cheaper is hiring in Latin America?
Across 48 roles, hiring in Latin America costs 27-77% less per month than hiring the same role in the United States. The range runs from $1,200/mo for a junior bookkeeper to $7,500/mo for a senior devops engineer.
The gap is driven by local cost of living, not by seniority or output — the roles below are like-for-like comparisons at the same experience level. Savings are widest at junior and mid level and narrow at senior, where LATAM compensation competes more directly with US rates.
Monthly cost by role
Ranges span junior to senior. Click a role for the full breakdown by seniority.
Engineering
| Role | US base salary | LATAM rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $8,768-$14,332 | $2,500-$6,500 | 55-71% |
| Full-Stack Developer | $8,768-$14,332 | $2,800-$7,000 | 51-68% |
| React Developer | $5,352-$10,519 | $2,500-$6,000 | 43-53% |
| Python Developer | $8,768-$14,332 | $2,800-$6,500 | 55-68% |
| Node.js Developer | $8,768-$14,332 | $2,500-$6,000 | 58-71% |
| Frontend Developer | $5,352-$10,519 | $2,200-$5,800 | 45-59% |
| Backend Developer | $8,768-$14,332 | $2,500-$6,500 | 55-71% |
| DevOps Engineer | $8,768-$14,332 | $3,000-$7,500 | 48-66% |
| Mobile Developer | $8,768-$14,332 | $3,000-$7,000 | 51-66% |
| ML Engineer | $7,138-$13,240 | $3,500-$7,000 | 45-51% |
| Data Engineer | $9,114-$14,108 | $3,000-$6,500 | 54-67% |
| QA Engineer | $6,692-$11,098 | $1,800-$4,500 | 59-73% |
| Cloud Architect | $8,718-$14,017 | $4,000-$7,000 | 50-54% |
Design
| Role | US base salary | LATAM rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI/UX Designer | $6,108-$13,235 | $2,000-$5,000 | 60-67% |
| Product Designer | $6,108-$13,235 | $2,500-$5,500 | 56-59% |
| Graphic Designer | $4,087-$6,819 | $1,800-$4,500 | 34-56% |
| Brand Designer | $4,087-$6,819 | $2,000-$5,000 | 27-51% |
| Web Designer | $6,108-$13,235 | $2,000-$5,000 | 62-67% |
| Motion Designer | $6,291-$11,594 | $2,200-$5,000 | 57-65% |
| UX Researcher | $6,108-$13,235 | $2,200-$5,500 | 56-64% |
Finance
| Role | US base salary | LATAM rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | $5,585-$9,151 | $1,800-$4,000 | 56-68% |
| Bookkeeper | $3,627-$5,122 | $1,200-$2,800 | 45-67% |
| Financial Analyst | $6,608-$11,112 | $1,800-$5,000 | 55-73% |
| Controller | $10,458-$18,332 | $2,500-$5,000 | 73-76% |
| Tax Specialist | $5,585-$9,151 | $1,800-$4,500 | 51-68% |
Operations
| Role | US base salary | LATAM rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | $3,236-$4,833 | $1,200-$2,500 | 48-63% |
| Executive Assistant | $5,116-$7,866 | $1,500-$3,500 | 56-71% |
| Project Manager | $6,537-$11,092 | $2,200-$5,500 | 50-66% |
| Operations Manager | $6,027-$13,940 | $1,500-$4,000 | 68-75% |
| Customer Success Manager | $5,220-$9,501 | $1,500-$4,000 | 58-71% |
| Office Manager | $4,662-$7,091 | $1,200-$3,000 | 58-74% |
| Scrum Master | $6,537-$11,092 | $1,500-$4,000 | 64-77% |
| HR Generalist | $4,884-$8,282 | $1,500-$3,800 | 54-69% |
| Recruiter | $4,884-$8,282 | $1,500-$3,500 | 58-69% |
Marketing
| Role | US base salary | LATAM rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Marketer | $4,862-$9,026 | $1,500-$4,000 | 56-69% |
| Content Writer | $4,852-$8,496 | $1,200-$3,200 | 62-75% |
| SEO Specialist | $4,862-$9,026 | $1,800-$4,500 | 50-63% |
| Social Media Manager | $4,862-$9,026 | $1,500-$4,000 | 56-69% |
| Email Marketer | $4,862-$9,026 | $1,500-$4,000 | 56-69% |
| Growth Marketer | $4,862-$9,026 | $2,000-$4,500 | 50-59% |
| Copywriter | $4,852-$8,496 | $1,500-$4,000 | 53-69% |
Sales & Support
| Role | US base salary | LATAM rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Rep | $3,972-$8,373 | $1,200-$2,800 | 66-70% |
| Account Manager | $3,972-$8,373 | $1,500-$4,000 | 52-62% |
| Sales Representative | $3,972-$8,373 | $1,500-$3,500 | 57-62% |
| Customer Support | $3,072-$4,315 | $1,200-$2,800 | 35-61% |
| Technical Support | $4,083-$6,587 | $1,200-$3,500 | 47-71% |
| Data Analyst | $7,138-$13,240 | $2,000-$5,000 | 62-72% |
| Sales Operations | $6,496-$11,114 | $1,500-$4,000 | 64-77% |
US: base salary, 25th to 75th percentile, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). LATAM: Nexus rate for full-time remote work with a US company, an estimate until our survey data is published. Full sources, role-to-SOC matches and a CSV download are in the methodology. Updated September 2026.
What the numbers do and do not include
Every figure is the monthly cost of the person. The US column is base salary: it leaves out payroll taxes, health insurance and other benefits, which BLS data puts at about 29% on top for private employers. The LATAM column is what the contractor is paid for remote work with a US company, before any placement or staffing fee.
The fully loaded US cost for each role, and your own numbers, are in the hiring cost calculator.