Latin America
2–4h overlap with US business hours — the classic nearshore play
Hiring a web developer in United States
The most expensive market in the world for web development — and the one with the widest spread between top specialists and everyone else. Rates reflect domestic independents; nearshore and offshore alternatives overlap US hours well and are compared honestly on this site.
Local benchmarks · Q2 2026
Median hourly rates — United States
| Stack | United States median |
|---|---|
| WordPress | $75 |
| Shopify | $95 |
| React | $110 |
| Node.js | $105 |
| Webflow | $85 |
Agencies typically bill 30–60% above these figures. Full table and methodology on the rates page.
Overlap · UTC−5 to UTC−8
Which markets actually work with United States?
Eastern Europe
Morning US / afternoon EU — handoff-style collaboration
South Asia
Evening US overlap; async-first projects work best
Scoping a United States project?
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