Cost of Hiring Developers in the Philippines: 2026 Pricing Guide
If you are budgeting for remote engineering talent, the Philippines should be at the top of your list. Filipino developers combine strong technical skills, English fluency, and Western business culture alignment at substantially lower cost than equivalent US or UK-based hires.
This guide breaks down real rate data from Dev Partners' engagements, so you can budget with accuracy, not guesswork.
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Dev Partners Developer Rates (2026)
The following rates are from Dev Partners' current rate card. All rates are all-inclusive monthly fees covering the developer's compensation, benefits, equipment, account management, and support. No hidden charges.
For a more comprehensive breakdown including non-tech roles, download our salary guide: 'Cracking the Code: The Tech's Ultimate Salary Guide for Hiring the Top 1% Offshore Talents.'
Philippines vs Global: Cost Comparison
Dev Partners' 'Cracking the Code' salary guide provides a detailed comparison of hourly rates across regions. Here is how Philippines-based talent through Dev Partners compares:
The cost difference is substantial. Hiring a senior developer through Dev Partners costs 70-80% less than hiring an equivalent engineer in North America, and 50-60% less than Latin American alternatives.
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Why the Philippines Offers the Best Value
The Philippines is one of seven countries in the Asia-Pacific region included on the Kearney Global Services Location Index, a tool used for measuring a country's attractiveness for outsourcing. The country's BPO sector contributes an estimated $29.1 billion to GDP, with over 84% of offshoring deals coming from the US.
Key factors that make the Philippines a leading destination include a highly skilled workforce with over 130,000 IT graduates produced annually, native-level English proficiency, cultural familiarity with Western business practices, cost-effectiveness without sacrificing quality, and government support through tax incentives and infrastructure development for the IT-BPO sector.
Read the complete Philippines IT Staff Augmentation Guide.
How Dev Partners Pricing Works
Transparent, All-Inclusive Rates
Dev Partners uses an all-inclusive monthly rate per developer. There are no hidden fees for onboarding, equipment, benefits administration, or account management. The rate you are quoted is the rate you pay. You receive one invoice per month.
What Is Included
Every engagement includes the developer's full compensation and benefits, pre-employment vetting and screening, a dedicated 1:1 account manager, equipment and infrastructure support, performance monitoring and reviews, and a replacement guarantee if the fit is not right.
Beyond Software Development
Dev Partners is not limited to developers. We also provide virtual assistants (from $10/hr), marketing specialists ($15/hr), recruitment specialists ($10/hr), call center agents ($10/hr), and US/AU accountants ($10-25/hr depending on seniority). See our full rate card for details.
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How to Get a Custom Quote
Every engagement is different. Your cost depends on the roles you need, seniority levels, team size, and engagement duration. The fastest way to get accurate pricing for your specific situation is a short call with Dev Partners.
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