Hire Mobile App Developers in Latin America
NBS sends US companies mobile app developers from Latin America who have passed an English assessment and a role-specific technical work sample. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
- React Native
- Flutter
- Swift
- Kotlin
- iOS
- Android
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.”
3 business days
to your first candidates
2 hours
maximum gap with US Eastern time
90 days
free replacement guarantee
Why hire nearshore mobile app developers through NBS
US companies hire remote mobile app 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.
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.
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.
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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 Native
React Native developers create shared screens for iOS and Android, and they write native modules when a feature needs platform-specific code.
Flutter
Flutter developers build reusable widgets, manage application state and connect Dart code to native device APIs.
iOS and Swift
iOS developers use Swift to build SwiftUI and UIKit screens, store local data and integrate Apple platform services.
Android and Kotlin
Android developers use Kotlin to build Jetpack Compose screens, manage application state and support different devices and screen sizes.
Kotlin Multiplatform
Kotlin Multiplatform developers share business logic across iOS and Android, and they keep platform-specific interfaces in Swift and Kotlin.
App Store and Google Play releases
Mobile developers prepare signed builds, configure store listings and manage App Store and Google Play submissions through review and release.
Mobile app developer salary in Latin America
These are typical monthly salary costs for mobile app developers in Latin America.
Junior
$2,030 to $2,775
per month in Latin America
Junior mobile app developers build screens, connect APIs and fix bugs under guidance.
Mid
$2,945 to $4,140
per month in Latin America
Mid-level mobile app developers build features, write tests and ship releases.
Senior
$4,700 to $6,370
per month in Latin America
Senior mobile app developers set application architecture, guide release strategy and mentor the development team.
Mobile app developer salary in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil
| Country | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2,005 to $2,745 | $2,955 to $4,115 | $4,640 to $6,330 |
| Colombia | $2,140 to $2,850 | $3,090 to $4,280 | $4,990 to $6,655 |
| Argentina | $1,840 to $2,530 | $2,760 to $3,910 | $4,485 to $6,095 |
| Brazil | $2,130 to $2,980 | $2,980 to $4,260 | $4,685 to $6,390 |
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.
Intake call
You share the role, stack, seniority and budget.
First candidates in 3 business days
NBS sends vetted profiles for you to interview.
You interview
You interview candidates and choose your hire.
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 mobile app developers
Direct hire placements
carry a one-time fee.
Nearshore staff augmentation
carries a fixed monthly fee.
Recruitment as a Service
supports high-volume hiring teams.
Employer of Record
covers all 12 markets.
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.
Start your mobile search
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Book your intake callWhat happens next
Book an intake call on the next page
Tell us the stack, seniority and budget on the call
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…”
Mobile app 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.
Compare with US time zones
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 mobile app developers
Answers on hiring steps, cost, countries, time zones, payroll and the guarantee.
How do I hire a mobile app developer in Latin America?
Fill out the form, then use the intake call to describe the mobile app work, the seniority you need, how your team ships App Store and Google Play releases, and your budget. NBS screens each candidate's resume and app portfolio, tests English at a B2-or-higher CEFR level, reviews a mobile coding work sample, and runs a behavioral interview with reference and background checks. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call and choose your hire.
How much does a mobile app developer cost in Latin America compared with the US?
Senior mobile app 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 mobile app developers?
Hire nearshore when your mobile app developer needs to work with your US team during the day, because all 12 NBS countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time and common offshore locations such as India or the Philippines run about 9.5 to 13 hours ahead. A nearshore developer can pick up a crash report in your morning, ship a fixed build by mid-afternoon and have your QA team test it before they log off. NBS provides a free replacement within 90 days if a hire does not work out.
What is a nearshore mobile app developer?
A nearshore mobile app developer works from Latin America as part of your US team during US working hours. The developer can join your daily standup, respond to pull-request feedback and share a TestFlight or Android test build while your team is online.
Which countries can I hire mobile app 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 mobile app developers in Latin America earn?
Mid-level mobile app developers in Latin America typically earn $2,945 to $4,140 a month. Junior developers typically earn $2,030 to $2,775 a month, and senior developers typically earn $4,700 to $6,370 a month. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.
Which mobile stacks can you cover?
NBS recruits mobile app developers who work with React Native, Flutter, iOS and Swift, Android and Kotlin, and Kotlin Multiplatform. NBS also recruits mobile developers who manage App Store and Google Play releases.
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.
Can NBS hire iOS and Android developers in Latin America who overlap US Eastern hours?
You can hire iOS developers in Latin America through NBS, and you can hire Android developers there too. NBS recruits in 12 countries that sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time all year.
How do I hire a React Native developer in Latin America?
NBS can help you hire a React Native developer in Latin America. Its four-stage vetting covers a resume and portfolio screen, a B2-or-higher CEFR English assessment, a role-specific technical work sample, and a behavioral interview with reference and background checks. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
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 mobile app developers in Latin America
Tell us the mobile stack and seniority you need, and you'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.
Your dedicated account manager checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
