How to Hire an Agile Team in Argentina
Short answer: Argentina is one of our first choices for a small, experienced Agile team that needs to work closely with U.S. engineering leaders. But don’t start by asking how many developers you need. Start by asking what you want the team to own. If you’re adding capacity to an established U.S. engineering organization, two […]
The Real Cost of Building a Development Team in Colombia
Short answer: Plugg’s current LATAM benchmarks put mid-level Java developers at roughly $2,000 to $4,000 per month and senior Java developers at $4,000 to $6,000 per month, with Colombia generally sitting below the midpoint of the regional technical talent market. But developer rates are only part of the budget. The real cost of building a […]
2026 LATAM Salary Guide: What U.S. Companies Actually Pay by Country and Role
Short answer: A LATAM developer can cost anywhere from roughly $2,000 per month at the junior end to $8,000–$9,000 per month for some senior and highly specialized roles in Plugg’s current hiring data. But here’s where salary guides get tricky: two sources can quote very different numbers and both be right. One may be reporting […]
Hiring in Latin America in 2026: A Guide for U.S. Companies
Short answer: Hiring in Latin America can give U.S. companies access to experienced technical talent at substantially different costs from the U.S. market. But “hire in LATAM” isn’t much of a hiring strategy on its own. Plugg’s current benchmarks range from roughly $2,000 per month at the junior end to $8,000–$9,000 per month for some […]
