LATAM vs US salaries, by role
What 51 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 51 roles, hiring in Latin America costs 50-70% 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 | United States | Latin America | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $6,500-$14,000 | $2,500-$6,500 | 54-62% |
| Full-Stack Developer | $7,000-$15,000 | $2,800-$7,000 | 53-60% |
| React Developer | $6,000-$13,500 | $2,500-$6,000 | 56-58% |
| Python Developer | $7,000-$14,500 | $2,800-$6,500 | 55-60% |
| Node.js Developer | $6,500-$14,000 | $2,500-$6,000 | 57-62% |
| Frontend Developer | $6,000-$13,000 | $2,200-$5,800 | 55-63% |
| Backend Developer | $7,000-$15,000 | $2,500-$6,500 | 57-64% |
| DevOps Engineer | $7,500-$16,000 | $3,000-$7,500 | 53-60% |
| Mobile Developer | $7,000-$14,000 | $3,000-$7,000 | 50-57% |
| iOS Developer | $7,000-$14,000 | $3,000-$7,000 | 50-57% |
| Android Developer | $6,500-$13,500 | $2,800-$6,500 | 52-58% |
| ML Engineer | $8,000-$15,000 | $3,500-$7,000 | 53-56% |
| Data Engineer | $7,500-$14,500 | $3,000-$6,500 | 55-60% |
| QA Engineer | $5,000-$10,500 | $1,800-$4,500 | 57-64% |
| Cloud Architect | $11,000-$15,000 | $4,000-$7,000 | 53-64% |
Design
| Role | United States | Latin America | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI/UX Designer | $5,500-$12,000 | $2,000-$5,000 | 56-64% |
| Product Designer | $5,500-$12,000 | $2,500-$5,500 | 54-55% |
| Graphic Designer | $4,500-$10,000 | $1,800-$4,500 | 55-60% |
| Brand Designer | $5,000-$11,000 | $2,000-$5,000 | 55-60% |
| Web Designer | $5,000-$11,000 | $2,000-$5,000 | 55-60% |
| Motion Designer | $5,500-$11,500 | $2,200-$5,000 | 57-60% |
| UX Researcher | $5,500-$12,000 | $2,200-$5,500 | 54-60% |
Finance
| Role | United States | Latin America | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | $4,500-$9,000 | $1,800-$4,000 | 56-60% |
| Bookkeeper | $3,500-$6,500 | $1,200-$2,800 | 57-66% |
| Financial Analyst | $5,500-$12,000 | $1,800-$5,000 | 58-67% |
| Controller | $7,000-$13,000 | $2,500-$5,000 | 62-64% |
| FP&A Analyst | $5,500-$13,000 | $2,000-$5,000 | 61-64% |
| Tax Specialist | $5,000-$11,000 | $1,800-$4,500 | 59-64% |
Operations
| Role | United States | Latin America | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | $3,500-$6,000 | $1,200-$2,500 | 58-66% |
| Executive Assistant | $4,000-$8,000 | $1,500-$3,500 | 55-63% |
| Project Manager | $5,500-$12,000 | $2,200-$5,500 | 54-60% |
| Operations Manager | $4,500-$10,000 | $1,500-$4,000 | 60-67% |
| Customer Success Manager | $4,500-$10,000 | $1,500-$4,000 | 60-67% |
| Office Manager | $4,000-$8,000 | $1,200-$3,000 | 63-70% |
| Scrum Master | $5,000-$10,000 | $1,500-$4,000 | 60-70% |
| HR Generalist | $4,500-$9,000 | $1,500-$3,800 | 58-67% |
| Recruiter | $4,500-$9,000 | $1,500-$3,500 | 61-67% |
Marketing
| Role | United States | Latin America | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Marketer | $4,500-$9,500 | $1,500-$4,000 | 58-67% |
| Content Writer | $3,800-$8,000 | $1,200-$3,200 | 60-68% |
| SEO Specialist | $4,500-$11,000 | $1,800-$4,500 | 59-60% |
| Social Media Manager | $4,500-$10,000 | $1,500-$4,000 | 60-67% |
| Email Marketer | $4,500-$10,000 | $1,500-$4,000 | 60-67% |
| Growth Marketer | $5,000-$11,000 | $2,000-$4,500 | 59-60% |
| Copywriter | $4,500-$10,000 | $1,500-$4,000 | 60-67% |
Sales & Support
| Role | United States | Latin America | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Rep | $3,800-$6,500 | $1,200-$2,800 | 57-68% |
| Account Manager | $4,500-$10,000 | $1,500-$4,000 | 60-67% |
| Sales Representative | $4,000-$8,500 | $1,500-$3,500 | 58-63% |
| Customer Support | $3,500-$6,500 | $1,200-$2,800 | 57-66% |
| Technical Support | $4,000-$9,000 | $1,200-$3,500 | 61-70% |
| Data Analyst | $5,000-$10,500 | $2,000-$5,000 | 52-60% |
| Sales Operations | $4,500-$10,000 | $1,500-$4,000 | 60-67% |
US figures are benchmarked against public compensation sources including Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Indeed, BuiltIn, Payscale, Robert Half and SHRM, depending on the role; the source used for each one is listed on that role's own page. LATAM figures are full-time monthly contractor compensation. Both exclude employer taxes, benefits and any agency fee. Last reviewed March 2026.
What the numbers do and do not include
Every figure is the monthly cost of the person. In the US column that is base salary expressed monthly — it excludes payroll taxes, health insurance, equity and the overhead that typically adds 20-30% on top. In the LATAM column it is what the contractor is paid, and it excludes any placement or staffing fee.
That means the real US-versus-LATAM gap for a fully loaded hire is usually wider than the percentages above, not narrower — but how much wider depends on your benefits load, so we have left it out rather than estimate it for you.