Discover why Colombia is the ideal destination to hire remote Node.js developers—access pre-vetted talent, reduce costs, and stay fully compliant with local labor laws in 2025.
Over 150,000 new STEM graduates enter Colombia’s workforce annually, with many trained in JavaScript and modern frameworks like Node.js.
Salaries are 50–70% lower than U.S. averages due to Colombia’s lower cost of living—yet developers offer the same technical depth.
Colombia aligns with U.S. Eastern or Central time zones year-round, enabling real-time collaboration.
Colombian developers are fluent in English, familiar with async workflows, and well-versed in GitHub, Jira, and Slack.
Here are four key reasons U.S. companies are turning to Colombia for backend Node.js talent:
Save on Total Compensation: Base salaries are lower, and mandatory benefits like healthcare and pensions are bundled into a predictable cost structure.
Scale Quickly: Tap into a deep bench of ready-to-work developers with experience in real-time systems, API integrations, and high-traffic web apps.
Ensure Compliance: With Colombian labor law (e.g., Law 2121 on remote work), Revelo helps ensure your team is 100% compliant with contracts, benefits, and taxes.
Boost Retention: Competitive wages + remote flexibility + local support = long-term developer engagement.
U.S. companies hiring remote Node.js developers in Colombia need to understand key labor laws:
Employment Contracts: Written agreements with electronic signatures are required.
Working Hours: Max 48 hours/week; overtime must be paid at 125–175% of base pay.
Mandatory Benefits:
Revelo handles all of this—so you don’t have to.
Follow these tips to hire the right Node.js talent:
When hiring Node developers in Colombia, look for experience with tools like:
Revelo pre-vets engineers for expertise in these areas—so you can start fast with confidence.
New STEM grads each year: 150,000+
Time zone overlap with U.S.: 100% with EST and CST during work hours
Colombia produces around 13,000 IT and engineering graduates annually, the highest in Latin America
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Most Node developers in Colombia earn between $20–$35/hour depending on experience and role.
Yes, but you must have a compliant contractor agreement and avoid creating a de facto employment relationship. An EOR like Revelo is often a safer option.
On average, 5–10 business days to match and onboard a pre-vetted engineer.
Yes—many are bilingual or fluent in English, especially those working remotely for U.S. clients.
Revelo manages employment contracts, payroll, benefits, and tax withholding in full compliance with Colombian labor law and regulations.
If you're looking to hire backend talent that delivers scalable, high-performance applications—Colombia is a smart move. And Revelo makes it simple.
Our platform connects you with top Node.js developers in Colombia, handles local compliance, and gets you started fast—so you can focus on shipping, not paperwork.
👉 Schedule a call with Revelo to hire vetted Node developers in Colombia today.