Same Workday. Same Hemisphere. Up to 45% Lower Blended Cost.
Offshore saves money and costs you overlap. US in-house keeps overlap and costs you margin. Mexico is the only model that keeps both.
Comparison covers base salary, statutory benefits, IMSS/INFONAVIT contributions and management overhead for a representative engineering, support and back-office role mix. Actual savings vary by role, city and benefits design.
| Dimension | Mexico nearshore | Offshore | US in-house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time zone overlap | 4-8 hrs daily | 1-2 hrs | Full |
| Blended cost vs US | Up to 45% lower | 45-60% lower | Baseline |
| Time to first hire | ~14 days | 30-45 days | 45-60 days |
| Travel from the US | 2-4 hr flight | 14+ hrs | Domestic |
| Compliance burden | Managed by us | High | In-house |
| Trade framework | USMCA | Varies | Domestic |
Questions US buyers ask
Do we need a Mexican legal entity to hire?+
No. Under our country-representation model we act as employer of record, so you can hire from day one and incorporate later if volume justifies it.
How much does nearshore staffing in Mexico cost?+
Our modeled estimate places many US teams 30-45% below their domestic blended cost once payroll, benefits and IMSS contributions are included. Client figures are revalidated against the actual roles, locations and project inputs before quoting fully loaded costs in USD.
Is the talent bilingual?+
Every candidate we present is screened at C1 English or above for client-facing roles, B2 for back office.
What is soft landing?+
It's the packaged first 90 days of operating in Mexico: entity or EOR coverage, banking, workspace, payroll, first hires and the local team accountable for all of it.
Run the numbers with us.
We'll model your roles against Mexican salary bands and show the fully loaded cost before you commit to anything.
- A Mexico specialist reviews your requirements
- You get a written answer to your question and the next step that fits your situation, from a Mexico specialist.
- No obligation, no exclusivity, no lock-in
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