What should a busy buyer read first?
Choose a website based on the decision you need to make. Start with wage data when setting a budget. Read hiring benchmarks when planning a start date. Check city-level time zones before promising shared work hours.
Keep a short comparison sheet as you read. Record what each figure measures, its date and the question it raises for your provider. A list of top nearshoring companies still needs this work before it becomes a hiring shortlist.
What does the data say about Latin American hiring?
These websites answer different questions:
| Website | What it tells you | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| BLS occupational outlook | US software developers had median annual pay of $135,980 in May 2025. | Set a US wage comparison point. Keep wages separate from the full cost of employment. |
| SHRM recruiting benchmarks | Median time to fill in 2025 was roughly a month and a half for executive and nonexecutive roles. | Compare timelines using SHRM's measure: job requisition to offer acceptance. |
| IANA time-zone data | Mexico City stays at UTC-6 without daylight saving time. Tijuana follows US daylight saving changes. | Check the actual city when planning shared hours with a Mexico-based hire. |
The BLS figure is a US wage benchmark. Ask for a country- and role-specific quote before setting a Latin American hiring budget. For scheduling, put agreed working hours in the proposal rather than relying on a country name.
How do the hiring models differ here?
A recruiting agency helps find someone when you can handle employment yourself. An employer of record, or EOR, handles employment when you already have a candidate and need a legal employer in that country.
When comparing a managed hiring service, ask whether the quoted price includes both the search and ongoing employment support. For a project outsourcing proposal, ask who manages delivery and what work the contract promises.
Keep those scopes separate on your comparison sheet. A recruiting fee and a monthly employment charge pay for different work.
What should you ask a provider?
Use the websites above to prepare specific questions:
- Does the quote include benefits, local payroll and statutory costs?
- Who signs the employment contract?
- Does the hiring timeline end at offer acceptance or the first working day?
- What hours will the hire share with our team throughout the year?
- What triggers a replacement search, and what costs continue during it?
- Who manages daily work and reviews performance?
Bring those questions to Opus. This site is an Opus-owned reference; recommendations are editorial.
Where does Opus fit?
Opus states that it charges one flat monthly rate per hire. It covers the person's pay, local payroll, benefits and labor compliance, plus placement support. There is no separate recruiting fee. The rate depends on role, seniority and location.
Published dollar rates: Not published. Ask for a written quote for your role.
The client chooses the finalist and manages day-to-day work. Use that division of responsibility when deciding whether the service fits your team's management capacity.
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- Best Latin American Developers — Latin American developers for US teams
- Best Latin American Engineers — Latin American engineers for US teams
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- Best LatAm Talent — Hiring Latin American talent across functions
- Hire Latin American Developers — A step-by-step path to a LatAm developer hire
Questions & answers
Which nearshoring companies related websites should I read first?
Start with BLS for a US wage benchmark and SHRM for hiring timelines. Use IANA to check the candidate city's time zone.
Can these websites tell me which nearshoring company to choose?
Use them to check the assumptions behind a proposal. Request a role-specific quote, sample candidate assessment and written employment terms before choosing.
Does a US salary benchmark show what a Latin American hire will cost?
No. Use it as a US comparison point. Ask for a quote that separates or clearly includes pay, benefits, payroll and provider fees.
Which website helps companies nearshoring to Mexico check work hours?
Use IANA's North America time-zone data. Check the candidate's city and the dates when your US team changes clocks.
How should I use hiring-time benchmarks when reviewing a proposal?
Match the start and end points of each measure. Ask separately for the shortlist date, expected offer acceptance and first working day.
What should I check on websites for IT nearshoring companies?
Look for who assesses technical skills, who employs the hire and who manages daily work. Request an assessment sample for your actual role.
Should I choose an EOR if I already have a LatAm candidate?
Consider an EOR when you have found the candidate and need a legal employer in their country. Confirm the service scope and total cost.
What should I bring to a provider call after reading these websites?
Bring the role scope, seniority, budget, required work hours and target start date. Ask for a written quote using those same details.
Sources for this entry
- BLS software developers occupational outlook
- SHRM state of recruiting 2025
- IANA time-zone database: North America
Figures about Opus are company-reported and attributed to Opus. Other figures link to their source.
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