Latin America
Latin America is now a top region for global hiring, offering a young and educated workforce with strong U.S. cultural alignment. From Mexico to Argentina, the same or overlapping time zones make collaboration easy for U.S. teams.
Latin America is now a top region for global hiring, offering a young and educated workforce with strong U.S. cultural alignment. From Mexico to Argentina, the same or overlapping time zones make collaboration easy for U.S. teams.
Popular Countries
Argentina
Time Zone
2 Hours Ahead of Eastern
Languages
Spanish
Population
46 Million
Popular Roles
Marketing, Graphic Design, Customer Support, Operations, Admin Support
Colombia
Time Zone
Eastern Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
54 Million
Popular Roles
Sales, Customer Support, Recruiting, Marketing, Admin Support
Brazil
Time Zone
2 Hours Ahead of Eastern Moscovite
Languages
Portuguese, English
Population
214 Million
Popular Roles
Software Engineering, Customer Support, Graphic Design, Marketing, Operations
Costa Rica
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
5 Million
Popular Roles
Customer Support, Client Success, Admin Support, Marketing, Finance
Nicaragua
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
7 Million
Popular Roles
Customer Support, Admin Support, Lead Generation, Sales, Recruiting
Paraguay
Time Zone
1 Hour Ahead of Eastern
Languages
Spanish, Guarani, English
Population
7 Million
Popular Roles
Admin Support, Customer Support, Finance, Recruiting, Operations
Argentina
Time Zone
2 Hours Ahead of Eastern
Languages
Spanish
Population
46 Million
Popular Roles
Marketing, Graphic Design, Customer Support, Operations, Admin Support
Colombia
Time Zone
Eastern Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
54 Million
Popular Roles
Sales, Customer Support, Recruiting, Marketing, Admin Support
Brazil
Time Zone
2 Hours Ahead of Eastern Moscovite
Languages
Portuguese, English
Population
214 Million
Popular Roles
Software Engineering, Customer Support, Graphic Design, Marketing, Operations
Costa Rica
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
5 Million
Popular Roles
Customer Support, Client Success, Admin Support, Marketing, Finance
Nicaragua
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
7 Million
Popular Roles
Customer Support, Admin Support, Lead Generation, Sales, Recruiting
Paraguay
Time Zone
1 Hour Ahead of Eastern
Languages
Spanish, Guarani, English
Population
7 Million
Popular Roles
Admin Support, Customer Support, Finance, Recruiting, Operations
Argentina
Time Zone
2 Hours Ahead of Eastern
Languages
Spanish
Population
46 Million
Popular Roles
Marketing, Graphic Design, Customer Support, Operations, Admin Support
Colombia
Time Zone
Eastern Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
54 Million
Popular Roles
Sales, Customer Support, Recruiting, Marketing, Admin Support
Brazil
Time Zone
2 Hours Ahead of Eastern Moscovite
Languages
Portuguese, English
Population
214 Million
Popular Roles
Software Engineering, Customer Support, Graphic Design, Marketing, Operations
Argentina
Time Zone
2 Hours Ahead of Eastern
Languages
Spanish
Population
46 Million
Popular Roles
Marketing, Graphic Design, Customer Support, Operations, Admin Support
Colombia
Time Zone
Eastern Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
54 Million
Popular Roles
Sales, Customer Support, Recruiting, Marketing, Admin Support
Brazil
Time Zone
2 Hours Ahead of Eastern Moscovite
Languages
Portuguese, English
Population
214 Million
Popular Roles
Software Engineering, Customer Support, Graphic Design, Marketing, Operations
Costa Rica
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
5 Million
Popular Roles
Customer Support, Client Success, Admin Support, Marketing, Finance
Nicaragua
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Languages
Spanish, English
Population
7 Million
Popular Roles
Customer Support, Admin Support, Lead Generation, Sales, Recruiting
Paraguay
Time Zone
1 Hour Ahead of Eastern
Languages
Spanish, Guarani, English
Population
7 Million
Popular Roles
Admin Support, Customer Support, Finance, Recruiting, Operations
Average Cost
Hiring in Latin America is significantly more affordable compared to U.S. salaries.
General/Admin Roles: $8–$10+ per hour
Mid-Level Specialists: $10–$12+ per hour
Technical Roles (IT, Engineering, Finance): $12–$15+ per hour
On average, companies save 60-70% annually
compared to hiring the same roles in the U.S.
Average Cost
Hiring in Latin America is significantly more affordable compared to U.S. salaries.
General/Admin Roles: $8–$10+ per hour
Mid-Level Specialists: $10–$12+ per hour
Technical Roles (IT, Engineering, Finance): $12–$15+ per hour
On average, companies save 60-70% annually
compared to hiring the same roles in the U.S.
Average Cost
Hiring in Latin America is significantly more affordable compared to U.S. salaries.
General/Admin Roles: $8–$10+ per hour
Mid-Level Specialists: $10–$12+ per hour
Technical Roles (IT, Engineering, Finance): $12–$15+ per hour
On average, companies save 70-80% annually compared to hiring the same roles in the U.S.
What Would You Rather Pay?
$13,500 or $73,000
Savings of over $60,000+ per year when comparing this Argentinian employee to this U.S. employee, both with the same skill sets.
Jovie
Graphic Designer
Full Time
Argentina
English
FLUENT
8+ years experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design
$7/hr or $13,500/year
Additional Costs:
None
Matthew
Graphic Designer
Full Time
United States
English
FLUENT
5+ years experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design
$38/hr or $73,000/year
Additional Costs:
Payroll Taxes, State & Federal Unemployment Taxes, Workers' Compensation Insurance, etc.
VS
What Would You Rather Pay?
$13,500 or $73,000
Savings of over $60,000+ per year when comparing this Argentinian employee to this U.S. employee, both with the same skill sets.
Jovie
Graphic Designer
Full Time
Argentina
English
FLUENT
8+ years experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design
$7/hr or $13,500/year
Additional Costs:
None
Matthew
Graphic Designer
Full Time
United States
English
FLUENT
5+ years experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design
$38/hr or $73,000/year
Additional Costs:
Payroll Taxes, State & Federal Unemployment Taxes, Workers' Compensation Insurance, etc.
VS
What Would You Rather Pay?
$13,500 or $73,000
Savings of over $60,000+ per year when comparing this Argentinian employee to this U.S. employee, both with the same skill sets.
Jovie
Graphic Designer
Full Time
Argentina
English
FLUENT
8+ years experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design
$7/hr or $13,500/year
Additional Costs:
None
Matthew
Graphic Designer
Full Time
United States
English
FLUENT
5+ years experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design
$38/hr or $73,000/year
Additional Costs:
Payroll Taxes, State & Federal Unemployment Taxes, Workers' Compensation Insurance, etc.
VS
What Would You Rather
Pay?
$13,500 or $73,000
Savings of over $60,000+ per year when comparing this Argentinian employee to this U.S. employee, both with the same skill sets.
Jovie
Graphic Designer
Full Time
Argentina
English
FLUENT
8+ years experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design
$7/hr or $13,500/year
Additional Costs:
None
Matthew
Graphic Designer
Full Time
United States
English
FLUENT
5+ years experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design
$38/hr or $73,000/year
Additional Costs:
Payroll Taxes, State & Federal Unemployment Taxes, Workers' Compensation Insurance, etc.
VS
Why Latin America is Great for U.S. Companies
Why Latin America is Great for U.S. Companies
Time-Zone Alignment
Most Latin American countries are in the same or close to U.S. time zones, enabling real-time collaboration without late-night or early-morning schedules.
English Proficiency
Many professionals have strong English fluency, especially in Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina.
Cultural Fit
Latin America shares strong business and cultural ties with the U.S., resulting in smooth collaboration and fewer communication challenges.
Skilled Workforce
Access to a wide range of talent including developers, designers, accountants, marketers, and customer support specialists.
Growing Tech Ecosystem
Major cities like Mexico City, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, and São Paulo have become hubs for startups and remote-ready talent.
Pros & Cons of Hiring in Latin America
Pros
Same or overlapping U.S. time zones
Strong English proficiency in many countries
Competitive wages and payroll savings
Large talent pool across professional and technical roles
Cultural alignment with U.S. work culture
Pros
Same or overlapping U.S. time zones
Strong English proficiency in many countries
Competitive wages and payroll savings
Large talent pool across professional and technical roles
Cultural alignment with U.S. work culture
Cons
Average costs are higher than Southeast Asia
Economic and political stability varies by country
High demand in some markets (Mexico, Colombia, Argentina) can increase competition for top talent
Cons
Average costs are higher than Southeast Asia
Economic and political stability varies by country
High demand in some markets (Mexico, Colombia, Argentina) can increase competition for top talent
VS
VS
Industries & Roles
Commonly Hired
Industries & Roles
Commonly Hired
Administrative & Customer Support
Virtual assistants, client service reps, operations coordinators
Marketing & Creative
Social media managers, graphic designers, video editors
Technology
Web developers, software engineers, data analysts
Finance & Accounting
Bookkeepers, accountants, payroll specialists
Sales & Business Development
Appointment setters, SDRs, account managers
Latin America is the perfect choice if you are looking for talent that works in your time zone, speaks fluent English, and offers major cost savings. Its strong skills, affordability, and cultural alignment make it a top pick for U.S. companies building remote teams.
Explore Other Regions
Not sure if Latin America is the right fit? Explore our other hiring regions:
Latin America is the perfect choice if you are looking for talent that works in your time zone, speaks fluent English, and offers major cost savings. Its strong skills, affordability, and cultural alignment make it a top pick for U.S. companies building remote teams.
Explore Other Regions
Not sure if Latin America is the right fit? Explore our other hiring regions:
Latin America is the perfect choice if you are looking for talent that works in your time zone, speaks fluent English, and offers major cost savings. Its strong skills, affordability, and cultural alignment make it a top pick for U.S. companies building remote teams.
Explore Other Regions
Not sure if Latin America is the right fit? Explore our other hiring regions:
Latin America is the perfect choice if you are looking for talent that works in your time zone, speaks fluent English, and offers major cost savings. Its strong skills, affordability, and cultural alignment make it a top pick for U.S. companies building remote teams.
Explore Other Regions
Not sure if Latin America is the right fit? Explore our other hiring regions:
Great Talent Exists Everywhere
Great Talent Exists
Everywhere
Build Your Global Dream Team in
3 Simple Steps
Recruitment, global payments, and tracking all taken care of for you, so you can focus on what you do best.
1
Recruit Your Global Talent
We’ll source and present the top candidates ready to join your team, completely done for you and ready to be hired.
2
Pay & Track Them Seamlessly
Once hired, onboard them with our partnered contractor management software that handles global payments, compliance, and time tracking in a single platform.
3
Do What You Do Best
With your new hires, along with payments and tracking handled, you can now focus on scaling your business and growing your team doing what you do best.
Build Your Global Dream Team in
3 Simple Steps
Recruitment, global payments, and tracking all taken care of for you, so you can focus on what you do best.
1
Recruit Your Global Talent
We’ll source and present the top candidates ready to join your team, completely done for you and ready to be hired.
2
Pay & Track Them Seamlessly
Once hired, onboard them with our partnered contractor management software that handles global payments, compliance, and time tracking in a single platform.
3
Do What You Do Best
With your new hires, along with payments and tracking handled, you can now focus on scaling your business and growing your team doing what you do best.
Build Your Global Dream Team in 3 Simple Steps
Recruitment, global payments, and tracking all taken care of for you, so you can focus on what you do best.
1
Recruit Your Global Talent
We’ll source and present the top candidates ready to join your team, completely done for you and ready to be hired.
2
Pay & Track Them Seamlessly
Once hired, onboard them with our partnered contractor management software that handles global payments, compliance, and time tracking in a single platform.
3
Do What You Do Best
With your new hires, along with payments and tracking handled, you can now focus on scaling your business and growing your team doing what you do best.
Build Your Global Dream Team in
3 Simple Steps
Recruitment, global payments, and tracking all taken care of for you, so you can focus on what you do best.
1
Recruit Your Global Talent
We’ll source and present the top candidates ready to join your team, completely done for you and ready to be hired.
2
Pay & Track Them Seamlessly
Once hired, onboard them with our partnered contractor management software that handles global payments, compliance, and time tracking in a single platform.
3
Do What You Do Best
With your new hires, along with payments and tracking handled, you can now focus on scaling your business and growing your team doing what you do best.