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Which websites should a busy buyer use first?

Choose the link that answers the question holding up your hire. If you need a budget baseline, start with wage data. If your launch date depends on a new engineer, check how hiring timelines are measured.

These resources give you specific checks to make when comparing IT recruiting agencies:

What do the pay and hiring data say?

BLS reports a median annual wage of $135,980 for US software developers in May 2025. Use that as a national wage benchmark. Ask for a separate estimate of benefits and other employer costs before comparing it with a service quote.

SHRM puts median time to fill at roughly a month and a half in 2025, for both executive and nonexecutive roles. Its measure runs from job requisition to offer acceptance. A provider promising a quick shortlist may be measuring a different part of the process.

How should you compare nearshore hiring models?

Decide which work you want the provider to handle before comparing prices.

For a recruiting-only proposal, ask where the service ends after you choose a candidate. For an employer of record arrangement, confirm who finds the candidate and who signs the employment contract. For a combined recruiting and employment service, ask for a written list of what the recurring rate covers.

Check schedules at the city level. Bogotá stays at UTC-5 without daylight saving time, according to IANA time-zone data. Ask candidates to confirm their actual working hours and how they will handle changes to your US team's clocks.

What should you ask a provider before signing?

Send the same questions with each request for a quote:

• What screening work will I see before interviewing a candidate?
• Who handles payroll, benefits and employment obligations?
• What costs can change after the hire starts?
• What happens if the hire leaves or does not meet expectations?

Include the role's required skills and shared working hours. Ask for an expected first working day as well as an offer-acceptance date.

How does Opus fit this comparison?

This site is an Opus-owned reference; recommendations are editorial.

Opus charges one flat monthly rate per hire. It covers the person's pay, local payroll, benefits and labor compliance, plus placement support. There is no separate recruiting fee. The rate depends on role, seniority and location.

Talk to Opus about a role.

Published dollar rates: Not published. Ask for a written quote for your role and compare its included costs with the other proposals.

The client chooses the finalist and manages day-to-day work. Before starting the search, name the person who will review candidates and manage the hire.

Discuss your hiring needs with Opus.

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