Offshore developer cost calculator
See what full-time engineers from India cost with MappOptimist by role, experience and plan, and compare it with what the same team costs you in-house. Our rates are published, so the numbers are ours, not guesses.
1 × Blockchain Engineer (4-6 years), Flexible plan
- Hourly rate
- $45
- Per month
- $7,200
- Per year with MappOptimist
- $86,400
Based on our indicative 2026 rates and full-time work of 160 hours a month. Rates are confirmed per engagement scope, duration and availability.
The rates behind the calculator
Indicative 2026 hourly rates in USD, standard (Flexible) plan. The same rates appear on our IT staff augmentation and hire pages.
| Role | 2-3 years | 4-6 years | 6+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blockchain Engineer | $38/hr | $45/hr | $60/hr |
| Salesforce Engineer | $39/hr | $44/hr | $51/hr |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 Engineer | $45/hr | $55/hr | $85/hr |
| AI / ML Developer | $38/hr | $45/hr | $60/hr |
| Data Analyst | $32/hr | $38/hr | $44/hr |
| Full-Stack Developer | $34/hr | $42/hr | $50/hr |
| Frontend Developer | $30/hr | $36/hr | $42/hr |
| Backend Developer | $32/hr | $38/hr | $46/hr |
| Mobile App Developer | $34/hr | $42/hr | $50/hr |
| DevOps & Cloud Engineer | $36/hr | $44/hr | $58/hr |
| QA Automation Engineer | $28/hr | $34/hr | $40/hr |
Rates are indicative and confirmed per engagement scope, duration and resource availability. For more detail, read our guide to offshore developer rates.
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an offshore developer from India?
With MappOptimist, the roles in this calculator cost $28 to $85 an hour on our 2026 rate cards, depending on role and experience. At 160 hours a month, one full-time engineer costs $4,480 to $13,600 a month before any plan discount. Specialist roles such as SailPoint engineers and Salesforce architects have their own rate cards on our hire pages.
How is the monthly cost calculated?
Monthly cost is the hourly rate multiplied by 160 hours of full-time work, multiplied by the number of engineers. The yearly figure is twelve months of that. Rates are indicative and confirmed per engagement scope, duration and availability.
Are there discounts for longer commitments?
Yes. Flexible engagements run month to month at the standard rate with two weeks' notice. A Committed plan (3-month minimum) is about 10% below standard rates and includes priority bench access and a dedicated delivery contact. A Dedicated plan (6 months or more) is about 20% below standard rates, with a guaranteed bench reservation, an account manager and SLAs.
How quickly can an engineer start?
Send the role and we come back with resumes, availability and rates within one business day. A selected engineer typically starts in about a week.
What should I enter as my in-house cost?
Use the full yearly cost of one engineer to your company: salary, benefits, payroll taxes, equipment, office space and recruiting. The calculator does not assume any salary figure; the comparison uses only the number you enter.
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