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Qubit Labs Report: Eastern Europe Offers Most Affordable Dev Talent
TALLINN, ESTONIA - July 16, 2025 - Qubit Labs has released its latest Global Salary Report, showing that companies can save up to 72 percent on software development costs by hiring in cost-effective global tech hubs.The report offers a deep look at 34 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, helping tech leaders choose the right place to grow their teams. It compares salaries for different roles, highlights tech hubs and hiring trends, and gives a snapshot of local talent pools and how easy it is to do business in each region.
"Today, 76 percent of tech companies are struggling to find developers," says Iva Kozlovska, CEO of Qubit Labs. "This report helps companies of all sizes make smart hiring choices. We show where to find strong developers, lower costs, and a great cultural match."
The report is a useful tool for startups, growing tech businesses, and large enterprises. It helps leaders understand which regions offer the right mix of quality, affordability, and long-term value.
Salary Benchmarks: Where Developers Earn the Most and Least
Front-end developers (JavaScript) earn about $114,000 in the US, Australia, and Switzerland. In Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine, salaries range from $26,000 to $29,000.
AI engineers (Python) make between $103,000 and $120,000 in Switzerland, the US, and Singapore. That same role pays around $26,000 in Moldova, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
Back-end developers (Java) earn over $100,000 in top-paying countries. In Malaysia, Ukraine, and Armenia, the same role pays between $22,000 and $24,000.
Regional Talent Highlights
North America
The US and Canada are home to more than 8.5 million developers and half of the world's tech unicorns. Developers here are skilled in Python, Java, JavaScript, C Sharp, and Node.js.
Central and Eastern Europe
This region has about 1.2 million developers and offers lower rates compared to Western Europe. Countries like Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, and Bulgaria are known for strong tech education and a good business environment.
Southern, Western, and Northern Europe
These areas offer highly skilled developers, especially in Kotlin, Java, Python, and JavaScript. Southern Europe also has a multilingual workforce with experience in PHP and Python.
Asia-Pacific
Southeast Asia has 1.3 million developers, mainly working in Java, PHP, Python, and React. Central Asia adds another 110,000, often focused on gaming, fintech, and cybersecurity. The wider region has over 4.5 million engineers, supported by strong tech education.
Latin America
This region is home to 2.2 million developers and attracts companies with solid education systems and tax-friendly conditions. Developers here commonly work with JavaScript, PHP, and React.
You can access the full report here:
https://qubit-labs.com/resource/where-to-hire-software-developers-in-2025/
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About Qubit Labs
Qubit Labs is a tech outstaffing company that helps businesses hire remote developers and build dedicated teams worldwide. Known for its transparent process, flexible approach, and strong talent network, Qubit Labs has helped companies from startups to enterprises scale their engineering teams with ease.
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