Everything a US company needs to hire tech talent in Colombia nearshore — timezone overlap, English, cost, and how to engage and pay — backed by our real salary and talent data.
A standard Colombia workday overlaps with US business hours by up to 9 hours — real-time collaboration, not overnight handoffs.
Candidates and the freelance recruiters who source them are screened for English, so you interview and work in English from day one — with cultural alignment close to US business norms.
US companies typically engage Colombia talent as independent contractors or through an Employer of Record (EOR) that handles local compliance and payroll. We surface vetted talent and a specialized recruiter for your search; you pick the engagement model that fits — and only pay a success fee when you hire.
On top of the gross salary you agree on, the law in Colombia adds 8.33% in mandatory annual payments. Agencies quote you a blended rate; this is the part of it that is set by statute.
Figures cover statutory bonuses and paid-leave premiums only. Employer social security contributions are not included. Reviewed March 2026 against Código Sustantivo del Trabajo (Secretaría del Senado).