Recruitment latam: A comparative salary analysis

The technology industry has become a dominant force in today’s market. However, the salaries of top tech talent vary significantly across countries, creating opportunities for both companies and candidates in the remote context. At Top Latin Talent, we believe that recruitment Latam offers a good combination of cost-effectiveness and highly skilled professionals for companies. Therefore, we provide valuable information by comparing salaries between the United States and Latin America.

In this blog post, we will be showcasing some of the roles that Top Latin Talent connects with, as well as information analyzed by a studio in Colombia that has researched the earnings of tech professionals in the country. The studio has analyzed the salary range for professionals with 3 years of experience to 12 years. We will be examining this information by comparing it with data from Glassdoor, Dice, and Builtin, which provide wage ranges for the US market.

Comparison of salaries: recruitment LATAM vs US

Developers

• Front-End Developer
  Colombia: $22,020-$88,092
  US: $67,000-$127,000
• Back-End Developer
  Colombia: $22,020-$78,660
  US: $75,000- $129,000
• Mobile App Developer
  Colombia: $25,164-$81,804
  US: $63,000- $129,000
• DevOps Engineer
  Colombia: $37,752-$88,092
  US: $94,000- $138,000
• Quality Assurance Engineer
  Colombia: $22,020-$84,948
  US: $67,000- $122,000
• Cloud Solutions Architect
  Colombia: $31,464-$69,216
  US: $77,000- $190,000
• Data Engineer
  Colombia: $28,308-$78,660
  US: $83,000- $147,000

Designer

• UX Designer
  Colombia: $18,876-$69,216
  US: $77,000- $147,000
• UI Designer
  Colombia: $25,164-$84,948
  US: $57,000- $151,000
• UX Researcher
  Colombia: $15,732-$47,196
  US: $79,000- $134,000

Sales

• Sales Development Representative
  Colombia: $18,876-$62,928
  US: $28,000- $89,000
• Account Executive
  Colombia: $40,896-$88,092
  US: $51,000- $126,000

Data

• Data Scientist
  Colombia: $25,164-$62,928
  US: $77,000- $192,000
• Data Architect
  Colombia: $34,608-$88,092
  US: $110,000- $200,000

Marketing

• Digital Marketing Specialist
  Colombia: $22,020-$50,340
  US: $49,000- $120,000
• Social Media Specialist
  Colombia: $18,876-$59,772
  US: $43,000- $99,000
• Marketing Director
  Colombia: $15,360-$64,548
  US: $81,000- $240,000

Product

• Product Owner
  Colombia: $28,308-$88,092
  US: $64,000- $154,000
• Project Manager
  Colombia: $15,360-$48,000
  US: $48,000- $155,000

In conclusion, the data presented highlights the cost-effectiveness of hiring Latin American talent, particularly in roles where the skill set is in high demand globally. The remote work trend further amplifies these opportunities as geographical barriers become less relevant in the digital age. With their diverse skill sets and cost-effectiveness, Latin American professionals cannot only bridge the talent gap for companies worldwide, but also contribute significantly to global projects. This not only benefits businesses by reducing costs but also provides opportunities for Latin American professionals to access global job markets and make a meaningful impact on projects of international significance.

At Top Latin Talent, we support recognizing and leveraging Latin American professionals’ skills and potential. As the tech landscape continues to evolve, embracing diversity and tapping into talent from emerging markets like Latin America will be necessary for driving innovation and sustaining growth on a global scale.