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The Global Talent Salary Guide
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Compensation ranges by role and seniority, drawn from live engagements.
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Rates across the African and Caribbean markets we serve, in USD.
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16 roles
benchmarked, from engineering to operations
8 countries
across West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and the Caribbean
60-75%
average savings versus hiring the same role in the US
Sample rates, senior level (5+ years)
Four of the 16 roles covered in the full guide.
| Role | West Africa | Southern Africa | Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Stack Developer | $28,000 - $48,000 | $50,000 - $80,000 | $50,000 - $70,000 |
| Data Scientist | $32,000 - $55,000 | $55,000 - $85,000 | $52,000 - $75,000 |
| UI/UX Designer | $18,000 - $32,000 | $35,000 - $55,000 | $35,000 - $50,000 |
| Virtual Assistant | $12,000 - $18,000 | $22,000 - $30,000 | $22,000 - $30,000 |
“A senior developer in Lagos or Nairobi earning $35,000 a year delivers the same output as a $120,000 US-based hire.”
From the guide's Africa market overview