Global talent cost & delivery comparison
See what your hiring budget can realistically buy by role and region.
Using US starting-salary benchmarks as the baseline.
Pick a role
What does this role cost, by region?
US starting salary ranges by role, and what the same budget buys in LATAM and Pakistan.
United States
$134,000 - $193,250
LATAM
Senior engineer, or 2 mid-level
Pakistan
A small team
Headcount range pending confirmation by our delivery team
Ranges reflect US starting salaries from published 2026 benchmarks. LATAM savings run 30-70% versus comparable US positions; Pakistan runs 50-70% below fully loaded US cost. Exact equivalents depend on seniority, stack, and engagement length, which is exactly why the conversation starts with your offer, not our rate card.
This is not an argument for offshoring everything. It's an argument for knowing what your money buys before you spend it.
How we think
A note on how we think about this
Calibrating cost across regions is about designing capacity intelligently, not replacing US roles indiscriminately. The seats that need to be in the room, stay in the room.
Give us the offer (base, bonus, equity, remote flexibility, and how fast you need someone), and before we source a single candidate we'll tell you what it realistically buys in the US market and how long that search will take, what it buys in LATAM, and what it buys in Pakistan. Then you decide.
Next step
Want an actual search plan for this role?
Send us the role and we'll come back with market feedback, a recommended delivery region, and a search plan, before you commit to anything.
Have a role open now?
Send the title, must-have skills and target start date. We will respond within one business day with market feedback and a delivery recommendation.