IT and Engineering Staffing Calculator
See how much your team could SAVE with nearshore tech talent from Latin America
Hiring senior IT and engineering professionals in the US comes with a significant cost. Use this FREE calculator to estimate your potential savings with nearshore talent from Latin America, and see what that difference means for your budget over time.
Fast Dolphin nearshore ROI calculator
What is included in the US true cost?
- Payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA, SUTA) — ~9%
- Health, dental and vision insurance — ~6%
- 401(k) employer match — ~4%
- Paid time off (20 days) — ~8%
- Recruiting and onboarding — ~6%
- IT training and certifications — ~2%
- Learning curve / ramp-up — ~5%
- Turnover cost — ~15%
Recruiting, training, and ramp-up costs largely do not apply to Fast Dolphin engagements. Placements average 8+ years of seniority and arrive production-ready.
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| Per resource, per year | Total — 5 professionals, 1 year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost item | US hire | Fast Dolphin | US hire | Fast Dolphin |
| Base salary / all-in rate | $145k | $80k | $725k | $400k |
| Payroll taxes and benefits | $28k | not applicable | $138k | not applicable |
| Recruiting and onboarding | $9k | not applicable | $44k | not applicable |
| Training, ramp-up and turnover | $45k | not applicable | $224k | not applicable |
| Total cost | $226k | $80k | $1.1M | $400k |
| Total savings | $146k | 65% less | $729k | 65% less |
Estimates are based on Fast Dolphin’s primary cohort of 367 placements (January 2022 to present) and US salary benchmarks from Glassdoor, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, PayScale, and BLS OEWS May 2024, for senior professionals with 8+ years of experience, plus standard burden. True cost applies a 1.56× multiplier to base salary. Fast Dolphin rates are all-in billed rates. Actual savings will vary by role, seniority, and engagement terms. For more information, download our free Nearshore Cost Advantage Report. This calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
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Why companies choose nearshore IT and engineering talent
Same time zone,
no communication lag
All professionals are based in Latin America, within one to three hours of US Eastern time.
Bilingual professionals
Access English and Spanish-speaking talent, with Portuguese available across our Brazil practice.
Candidates in 24 to 48 hours
Our recruiting team works fast. You get a qualified shortlist quickly, not weeks from now.
We handle hiring and compliance
We manage the employment, payroll, and legal paperwork so your team stays focused on the work.
No training investment required
Our professionals bring the seniority and industry experience your project needs from day one.
Flexible engagement models
Scale up or down as your project requires, with no long-term commitment until you are ready.
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How does the calculator estimate savings?
The calculator compares the all-in cost of a US-based hire, including salary, benefits, payroll taxes, and recruiting, against a nearshore bill rate through Fast Dolphin. The difference is your estimated annual savings per role. For more information, download our free Nearshore Cost Advantage Report.
Are these real rates or estimates?
The figures are based on current market data and Fast Dolphin’s actual bill rate ranges. Your specific savings will vary based on role type, seniority, and engagement model. Contáctanos for a custom quote.
What roles can Fast Dolphin fill?
We place IT and engineering professionals across a wide range of specializations, including software development, cloud and infrastructure, ERP and CRM, data and AI, DevOps, QA, and more. See our full services.
How quickly can we get started?
Once we receive your requirements, we typically submit a first round of screened profiles within 24 to 48 hours.