MODELS & PRICING

Compare engineering capacity for the time you need.

Choose a software engineering level, team size, and number of months. See Grupo Red's rate range beside a U.S. salary benchmark, with additional hiring costs kept separate.

ONE ALL-IN PROPOSAL

Engineer compensation

Payroll and compliance

Workspace and support

Engagement responsibility

ENGINEERING COST COMPARISON

See the difference for the time you need.

Select the experience level, team size, and engagement length. We compare Grupo Red's rate range with a U.S. software developer salary benchmark.

SALARY-ONLY COMPARISON1 ENGINEER · 12 MONTHS

U.S. BASE SALARY$135,980U.S. median · prorated to selected months

GRUPO RED RANGE$61,440 – $67,200Based on the published hourly range

ESTIMATED SALARY SAVINGS$68,780 – $74,540Potential savings of 51%–55% over the selected engagement period.

Additional U.S. employment costs Grupo Red helps you avoid≈ $46,725

Insurance, retirement, and statutory benefits≈ $35,747

Average nonexecutive recruiting cost≈ $5,475

Assigned office-space benchmark≈ $5,503

Directional U.S. planning benchmarks: insurance, retirement, and legally required benefits equal approximately 26% of wages in the March 2026 BLS private-industry data. Recruiting uses SHRM's 2025 average of $5,475 per nonexecutive hire. Office space uses 146 sq. ft. per worker (CBRE) at the Q4 2025 U.S. average asking rent of $37.69 per sq. ft. (Colliers). Paid leave, bonuses, equipment, and internal management time are not included. Actual costs vary by employer and location.

Discuss my team estimate Illustrative planning comparison, not a quote or financial advice. U.S. salary benchmarks use 2025 national BLS software developer percentiles; Grupo Red pricing depends on the selected engineer and engagement.

THREE WAYS TO ENGAGE

Choose who owns the capacity and the outcome.

Every model includes a Grupo Red engineering partner. What changes is how you consume capacity and who leads day to day delivery.

Monthly · per selected engineer

Dedicated engineers

For long term capacity that works directly in your roadmap, tools, meetings, and delivery cadence.

You select every engineerPayroll, contracts, and complianceEngineering center workspaceOngoing performance follow-up

Build a dedicated team

Prepaid block · use as priorities change

On-demand engineering

For backlogs, integrations, technical debt, QA, design, and specialist needs without adding a permanent role.

Hours reserved in advanceMultiple engineering disciplinesClear usage visibilityTechnical coordination included

Plan a block of hours

Defined scope · milestones and outcomes

Custom project delivery

For a complete initiative where Grupo Red structures the team and owns delivery against an agreed plan.

Technical discovery and scopeCross functional delivery teamMilestones and acceptance criteriaProject leadership and delivery ownership

Scope a custom project

INCLUDED FROM DAY ONE

More than an engineer on payroll.

Local employment

Payroll, statutory benefits, contracts, and compliance in Mexico.

Workspace

Secure engineering center facilities, connectivity, and operational continuity.

Engineering support

Technical context, profile definition, delivery practices, and specialist access.

Performance follow-up

An accountable partner who helps resolve fit, communication, and continuity issues.

ONE SIMPLE RULE

If the scope changes, the conversation changes before the invoice does.