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Estimated annual savings vs hiring US in-house
$200,000
Based on 2 senior full-stack engineers over 12 months. LATAM time-zone overlap with US, no recruiter fees, no benefits load.
Monthly cost per engineer — by hiring path
Public market data. Ranges reflect seniority and scope. Ruzora row is your indicative range — exact rate quoted after intro call.
| Path | Monthly cost (per engineer) | vs. Ruzora |
|---|---|---|
US in-house FTE (loaded) salary + benefits + overhead | $18,333 | −45% |
US dev shop / agency Hourly contractor rate ×160h | $17,600–$25,600 | −54% |
Toptal-tier marketplace Top-3% positioning premium | $16,000–$25,600 | −52% |
LATAM staffing shop (e.g. BairesDev) Comparable region — different model | $12,000–$17,600 | comparable |
Ruzora — LATAM Founder-vetted, no recruiter markup | $8,500–$11,500 | baseline |
US in-house total (12 mo, 2 eng)
$440,000
Ruzora total (12 mo, 2 eng)
$204,000–$276,000
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Engineers vary by stack, seniority, and engagement length. A senior backend engineer on a 12-month engagement is priced differently than a 3-month React contractor. Publishing one number would either overcharge half our clients or commit us to losses on the other half. The range is honest. The exact rate is fixed on the intro call once we know the scope.