An overview of the average cost of hiring a Software Developer in Brazil

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Drawing from our extensive database, we have meticulously compiled detailed information on remote software developers salaries in Brazil. Our comprehensive analysis sheds light on the cost landscape for remote software engineers from Brazil, offering HR leaders and executives crucial insights.

Those costs include:

Software developers’ salaries
Onboarding support
Talent experience management

Equipment
PTOs
Perks & benefits

How much does it cost to hire a software engineer in Brazil on average?

The average cost of hiring a software engineer in Brazil is $112,800/year.

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Average cost
of hiring developers

Brazil $112,800/year

Latin America $120,000

North America $200,000

Cost of Hiring a Software Developer in Brazil

Average cost of hiring developers:
a comparison

The cost of outsourcing software engineers in Brazil varies between $7,600/month and $10,600/month depending on the technology.

The highest-paying technology is Ruby on Rails, with an average cost of $127,200/year, while the lowest-paying is QA Manual, with an average cost of $91,200/year.

Expected Monthly Cost

.NET

Between $7,700 and $9,000

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Brazil at a Glance

Language
Portuguese

Timezone
UTC -3

Tech Hub Cities
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte

Established Companies
Nubank, iFood, Movile

English Proficiency
EF EPI Rank: 70/ Proficiency Level: Low

Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)

Diverse Tech Market: Encompasses e-commerce, fintech, software development, and telecommunications.

Significant Startup Ecosystem: Over 13,300 startups, with notable unicorns like Nubank and PagSeguro.

Emerging Technologies: Strong focus on AI, IoT, and cloud computing; expected growth in these sectors due to government initiatives.

Talent Pool: Home to approximately 630,000 IT professionals.

The best IT outsourcing firms in Brazil

Now that you know the average cost of hiring a Software Developer in Brazil, let's take a look at the most popular local IT staffing service providers.

Clutch Reviews: 51 - 4.9 ⭐

Services provided: IT Staff Augmentation - Staffing - Custom Software Development - IT Strategy Consulting - Recruiting - Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Reviews mention "trustworthy", "exceptional performance", "professional", "unique expertise".

Min. project size: $50.000+

Clutch Reviews: 23 - 5 ⭐

Services provided: IT Staff Augmentation, Recruiting

Reviews mention "reasonable pricing", "communicative", "easy to work with".

Min. project size: $5.000+

Clutch Reviews: 26 - 4.9 ⭐

Services provided: IT Staff Augmentation, Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design.

Reviews mention "exceeds expectations", "proactive".

Min. project size: $25.000+

Looking for hiring top-tier software engineers in Brazil?

Vinicius

Senior Backend Engineer from Brazil

96%% Tech score

80%% Soft skills

Vinicius is a seasoned Backend Developer, expert in Golang and AWS. He thrives in leading development teams and mentoring junior developers.

Meet Vinicius

TypeScriptGolangNode

Pedro

Senior Full Stack Engineer from Brazil

86%% Tech score

95%% Soft skills

Pedro has a solid foundation in REST API development and database optimization. He communicates effectively and embraces continuous learning, making him a self-aware developer.

Meet Pedro

DjangoNodePython

Paulo