Outsourcing rates by profession ($/hour)
Indicative blended rates for senior-level specialists.
| Profession | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analyst | 30 | 42 | 37 |
| Project Manager | 32 | 50 | 38 |
| Scrum Master | 29 | 49 | 36 |
| Graphic Designer | 26 | 46 | 35 |
| DevOps | 32 | 50 | 42 |
| Lead Developer | 36 | 50 | 43 |
| Junior Developer | 22 | 33 | 27 |
| Intermediate Developer | 29 | 41 | 34 |
| Senior Developer | 35 | 50 | 41 |
| Junior QA (Manual) | 18 | 32 | 24 |
| Intermediate QA (Manual) | 23 | 36 | 30 |
| Senior QA (Manual) | 29 | 41 | 35 |
| Junior QA (Automated) | 19 | 33 | 26 |
| Intermediate QA (Automated) | 26 | 38 | 34 |
| Senior QA (Automated) | 32 | 44 | 39 |
General information
Currency
USD
GDP growth%
10.3
Population
6.314 million (2021)
Time zone
GMT-6
Region
Latin America
Scorecard
160 country assessments, drawn up on the basis of macroeconomic, financial and political data, are made freely available.
Regularly updated, they provide an estimate of the average credit risk on a country’s businesses. This is an invaluable tool, giving an indication of a country’s potential influence on businesses’ financial commitments.
Our analyses use a eight-level ranking. In ascending order of risk, these are
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Software outsourcing readiness
Technology capabilities
Enterprise Platform
Mobile Applications
Key industries
Economic overview
Political Stability
0.10The likelihood of political instability and/or politically motivated violence, including terrorism, is rated on a scale of approximately -2.5 to 2.5, where the score of -2.5 represents the highest perceived risk, and the score of 2.5 represents the lowest perceived risk.
Democracy status
5.72A global ranking based on political factors such as elections, government, participation, culture, and civil liberties.
Business climate
UncertainA comprehensive evaluation of the business environment, including access to and accuracy of corporate financial information and the strength of creditor protection through fair and effective resolution of unpaid debts through the local legal system.
Risk assessment
DefaultAn assessment of the average risk of non-payment for companies, determined by economic, financial, and political factors.
Figures are indicative and compiled from public indices. See our disclosure for methodology and sources.
Overview
El Salvador is a small country located in Central America with a rich cultural heritage and is known for its beautiful beaches and natural landscapes.
El Salvador has a mixed economy, with a well-diversified industrial sector that includes industries such as food processing, textiles, and chemicals. The service sector is also a major contributor to the country's economy, with sectors such as tourism, banking, and telecommunications playing important roles. El Salvador is a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the Central American Integration System.
The country has a developing infrastructure, with investments being made in the transportation, telecommunications, and energy sectors. El Salvador has also made efforts to promote digital innovation and e-commerce, with a growing number of startups and technology companies emerging in recent years. The country has a young and skilled workforce, which contributes to its competitiveness in the global economy. However, El Salvador also faces several challenges, including high levels of poverty, crime, and inequality.
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