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Affordable doesn’t have to mean cheap. Senior engineers in Noida, India, at a fraction of a US or UK in-house hire, with rates you can see before you talk to anyone.
Developer rates.
Indicative ranges in USD for dedicated developers. Your exact rate depends on the stack and is fixed in writing before work starts.
| Seniority | Per hour | Full-time, per month | Typical US in-house cost / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level developer (3–5 years) | $12–$15 | $1,900–$2,400 | $8,500 |
| Senior developer (5–8 years) | $18–$25 | $2,900–$4,000 | $11,500 |
| Lead developer / architect (8+ years) | $30–$40 | $4,800–$6,400 | $14,500 |
| Project manager (part-time) | $45–$55 | Free with 3+ developers | – |
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// Engagement models
Three ways to work with us.
Start small, see the work, then choose the model that fits. Many clients start with a fixed-price release and continue with a dedicated team.
01 · Discovery sprint
1 week
Fixed fee · from $2,500
- Requirements and user flows
- Architecture and risk list
- Fixed quote for the build
02 · Fixed-price project
Per milestone
Agreed scope · pay on delivery
- One price per milestone
- Demo every two weeks
- 30-day post-launch warranty
03 · Dedicated team
Monthly
Hourly rates above · scale any month
- Engineers only on your product
- Your tools and stand-ups
- 2-week risk-free trial
// What affects cost
What drives the price of a software project
Scope and workflows
The number of user roles, screens and business rules is the biggest factor.
Integrations
Each ERP, CRM, payment or legacy system adds design and testing work.
Team seniority
Lead engineers cost more per hour but often less per feature on complex work.
Security and compliance
Audit trails, data residency and penetration testing add effort where you need them.
// Always included
What every rate includes
NDA and full IP ownership
Code, designs and data are yours from day one.
Free replacement
If an engineer isn’t the right fit, we replace them at no cost.
Project management
A part-time PM is free for teams of three or more developers.
Equipment and overheads
Hardware, licences, office and HR costs are in the rate, not added later.
// FAQ
Pricing questions?
How much does it cost to hire a developer from HatchDesk?
Indicative rates are shown in the table on this page, by seniority. A full-time developer works about 160 hours a month. Your exact rate depends on the stack and seniority you need, and is fixed in writing before anyone starts.
Is offshore development in India really cheaper?
Usually, yes. Senior engineers in India cost a fraction of an in-house hire in the US or UK once salary, benefits, recruiting and office costs are included. What makes it affordable rather than just cheap is seniority and process: fewer rewrites, clear scope and code you can maintain.
Do you offer fixed-price projects?
Yes. After a short discovery we give you a fixed price per milestone. You pay for each milestone when it is delivered and accepted.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Rates include the engineer's equipment, office, management overhead and replacement if someone is not a fit. A part-time project manager is free for teams of three or more developers. Third-party costs such as cloud hosting or paid APIs are billed at cost, in your own accounts.
Is there a minimum contract?
No long-term lock-in. Dedicated developers are billed monthly and you can scale up or down with notice. Every new engagement starts with a two-week risk-free trial.
How do you keep quality high at these rates?
We only staff senior and mid-level engineers who pass a practical test, every pull request is reviewed, and you see working software on a staging link every sprint.
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