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Hire Frontend Developers in Latin America

NBS sends US companies frontend developers from Latin America who have passed an English test and a technical work sample. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Angular
  • Vue.js

You choose who to hire. Replacements within 90 days are free.

“Since starting with them, we've hired a backend developer, a full-stack engineer, IT Support, a BDR, and a Project Owner.”

Sabrina Smith, Head of HR, Compliancy Group
  • 3 business days

    to your first candidates

  • 2 hours

    maximum gap with US Eastern time

  • 90 days

    free replacement guarantee

Why hire nearshore frontend developers through NBS

US companies hire remote frontend developers from LatAm through NBS.

  • Fast to interview

    • Specialist roles close in under two weeks
    • Standard roles place within 30 days
    • A dedicated sourcer and scheduler supports every search.
  • We vet candidates before you meet them

    • We review resumes and portfolios, then assess a role-specific technical work sample.
    • We conduct behavioral interviews and check references and backgrounds.
  • Lower cost than US rates

    • Senior engineer salaries run 40 to 60 percent below US rates.
    • Mid-level roles save 50 to 70 percent.
    • Direct hire placements carry a one-time fee, and nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee.
  • We recruit locally in all 12 countries

    • We recruit directly from LatAm universities and bootcamps.
    • We compare local salaries and negotiate offers.
  • 4 stages

    of vetting before you meet anyone

  • B2+

    English level, CEFR assessed

  • 12 markets

    with Employer of Record coverage

  • Under 2%

    replacement rate

What clients say about NBS

Clients who hired in Latin America with us.

  • Since starting with them, we've hired a backend developer, a full-stack engineer, IT Support, a BDR, and a Project Owner. Each one has been a strong cultural and technical fit.

    Sabrina SmithSabrina SmithHead of HR, Compliancy Group
  • We partnered with Nearshore to execute a project in Costa Rica. They were fast, reliable, and proactive with their follow-up - helping us build a team of 21 engineers in just a few weeks.

    Craig DempseyCraig DempseyCEO, Biz Latin Hub
  • We needed to fill a Customer Success role quickly, and Nearshore delivered. Within three days of signing the MSA, we had a strong list of candidates - complete with video presentations - and hired the right fit just five days later.

    Ian McCaigIan McCaigCEO, FiiT

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55%

average savings vs comparable US hires on this engagement

Case study: AI consulting firm

How We Helped an AI Consulting Firm Build a High-Performance Machine Learning Team in Latin America

Stacks we recruit for

Every candidate completes a role-specific technical work sample before you meet them.

  • React and Next.js

    React and Next.js developers build reusable components and render pages on the server.

  • TypeScript and JavaScript

    TypeScript developers type shared components and API responses to catch errors before release.

  • Angular

    Angular developers maintain single-page apps and handle async data with RxJS and NgRx.

    Angular logo: Google, CC BY 4.0

  • Vue.js

    Vue.js developers build product dashboards and server-rendered pages with Nuxt.

    Vue.js logo: Evan You, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

  • Accessibility and performance

    Developers cut Largest Contentful Paint and add ARIA roles and focus management for WCAG.

  • Design to code

    Developers turn Figma designs into responsive components with tested states and breakpoints.

Frontend developer salary in Latin America

These are typical monthly salary costs for front end developers in Latin America.

  • Junior

    $1,920 to $2,640

    per month in Latin America

    Responsive components and bug fixes from Figma designs.

  • Mid

    $2,790 to $4,010

    per month in Latin America

    Features from design through release, including state management and tests.

  • Senior

    $4,630 to $6,045

    per month in Latin America

    Front-end architecture, Core Web Vitals, accessibility and mentoring, often as the team's frontend lead.

Frontend developer salary in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil

Monthly pay in US dollars by seniority in each country
CountryJuniorMidSenior
Mexico$1,900 to $2,640$2,755 to $4,020$4,440 to $5,920
Colombia$2,140 to $2,850$2,970 to $4,280$4,990 to $6,535
Argentina$1,725 to $2,415$2,645 to $3,680$4,600 to $5,750
Brazil$1,915 to $2,660$2,785 to $4,060$4,480 to $5,980

These are the developers' monthly pay. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.

How hiring works

You move from intake call to first day in four steps.

  1. Intake call

    You share the role, stack, seniority and budget.

  2. First candidates in 3 business days

    NBS sends vetted profiles for you to interview.

  3. You interview

    You interview candidates and choose your hire.

  4. Offer and start

    NBS negotiates the offer and helps you handle local labor law and payroll.

Your hire has a 90‑day guarantee

  • We replace your hire free within 90 days if it does not work out.
  • We check in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
  • A dedicated account manager manages the relationship.

Four ways to hire frontend developers

Payroll, labor law and Employer of Record support NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance, payroll and Employer of Record coverage for nearshore staff augmentation.

Tell us the stack. A dedicated sourcer and scheduler starts the search.

Four-stage vetting and a B2+ English check before you meet anyone.

Tell us who you're hiring

Send the form, then pick a time for your intake call on the next page. The position is already set to front end developer.

Start your frontend search

You pick a call time on the next page.

What happens next

  1. Book an intake call on the next page

  2. Tell us the stack, seniority and budget on the call

  3. Your first vetted candidates are ready to interview within 3 business days of the call. You choose your hire.

“In just a few days, we were interviewing strong candidates…”

Nick Smyth, Founder, Nexus

Frontend developers in 12 Latin American countries

NBS has local recruiters in 12 markets across Latin America, from Mexico and Central America to Brazil and the rest of South America. All 12 are within 2 hours of US Eastern time.

  • UTC-6

    2 hours behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 1 hour behind from early November to mid-March

  • UTC-5

    1 hour behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, level from early November to mid-March

  • UTC-4 or UTC-3

    Level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead from early September to early November and from mid-March to early April, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March

  • UTC-3

    1 hour ahead of US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March

Our guide to time zones in South America lists each country's UTC offset and daylight saving status.

Questions about hiring frontend developers

Answers on hiring steps, cost, countries, time zones, payroll and the guarantee.

How do I hire a frontend developer in Latin America?

Fill out the form, then book the intake call and tell us which parts of your interface the frontend developer will own, the designs they'll build from, the seniority you need and your budget. NBS screens each candidate in four stages, including an English assessment and a frontend work sample. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call and choose your hire.

How much does a frontend developer cost in Latin America compared with the US?

Senior frontend developers in Latin America cost 40 to 60 percent below US rates, and mid-level roles save 50 to 70 percent. A direct hire placement carries a one-time fee, and nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee that covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call. The 2026 Latin America Salary Report breaks salaries down by role, country and seniority.

Should I hire nearshore or offshore frontend developers?

Hire a nearshore frontend developer for same-day work with your US designers and engineers. All 12 NBS countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time, while common offshore locations such as India or the Philippines run about 9.5 to 13 hours ahead. Your designer can explain a Figma handoff at 10 a.m. and review the finished component before the end of the same workday.

What is a nearshore frontend developer?

A nearshore frontend developer lives in Latin America and works as part of your US team on your hours, since all 12 NBS countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time. They join your daily standups and answer code review comments during your workday, so a layout bug reported in the morning can ship fixed that afternoon.

Which countries can I hire frontend developers from?

You can hire from 12 LatAm countries: Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua in North and Central America, and Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in South America. NBS has local recruiters in each, and each country has a hiring guide on this site.

Can I hire through staff augmentation or an employer of record?

Yes, NBS offers nearshore staff augmentation for a fixed monthly fee and Employer of Record coverage in all 12 markets. It also offers direct hire placements with a one-time fee and Recruitment as a Service for high-volume hiring teams.

How much do frontend developers in Latin America earn?

Mid-level frontend developers in Latin America earn $2,790 to $4,010 a month. Junior developers earn $1,920 to $2,640 a month, and senior developers earn $4,630 to $6,045 a month. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.

Which frontend stacks can you cover?

NBS recruits frontend developers in React and Next.js, TypeScript and JavaScript, Angular and Vue.js, including developers who specialize in accessibility, Core Web Vitals and Figma design-to-code work.

How fast can I interview candidates?

Interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.

Do the developers work US hours?

Yes, developers work US hours. All 12 countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time all year.

Mexico City and Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua) run 2 hours behind US Eastern during US daylight time and 1 hour behind the rest of the year. Colombia, Peru and Ecuador run 1 hour behind during US daylight time and level with US Eastern the rest of the year.

Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil (Brasília time) run 1 hour ahead during US daylight time and 2 hours ahead the rest of the year. Mainland Chile also changes its clocks: it runs level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead in the weeks around that, and 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March.

Who handles payroll and labor law compliance?

NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance and payroll. As Employer of Record for nearshore staff augmentation, NBS covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. Employer of Record coverage spans all 12 markets.

What if a hire does not work out?

NBS replaces your hire free within 90 days if the hire does not work out, and the replacement rate is under 2 percent. A dedicated account manager manages the relationship, and NBS checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.

Start hiring frontend developers in Latin America

Tell us the stack and seniority you need, and we'll send your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.

Your dedicated account manager checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.