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Talent trends in USA

Talent trends in USA

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United States of America

Talent insights in USA

American companies are actively hiring talent across various countries.

30.3% Philippines
17.2% India
6.4% Canada
5.1% England
3.2% Mexico
37.4% Others

Methodology: This data is based on all contracts generated via Multiplier between 2020 and 2024. The job titles are ordered by volume of hires. For more information drop us a note on [email protected]

Where are U.S. companies hiring global talent?

U.S. companies are hiring most from the Philippines, India, and Canada to access skilled, cost-effective talent. These hiring patterns reflect a shift toward remote-ready, globally distributed teams.

  • According to our latest data, the Philippines accounts for 30.3% of global talent hired by American companies.
  • India follows closely at 17.2%, driven by its vast tech workforce and remote-ready talent pool. Other top destinations include Canada (6.4%), the UK (5.1%), and Mexico (3.2%).

This hiring pattern shows a clear preference for regions that offer cost advantages, English proficiency, and strong infrastructure for remote work. It also highlights the growing importance of compliant global hiring through an Employer of Record.

How much are U.S. companies paying international talent?

Global salaries differ significantly based on role seniority and location. Understanding these trends helps businesses plan fair, competitive compensation across markets. Compensation data shows wide variation depending on role and country.

  • In the Philippines, web developers earn around $1,000/month, while QA testers earn closer to $1,850/month.
  • In India, more specialized roles command higher pay. A senior frontend engineer earns about $5,550/month, while a product manager may make around $6,900/month.
  • Meanwhile, Canadian software engineers earn upwards of $11,650/month, reflecting higher living costs and wage norms. These benchmarks are essential for building fair and competitive compensation plans across markets.

For more insights, check out our global salary benchmarks and explore our employment guides to learn how to hire compliantly in each country.

FAQ

Which are the highest jobs that USA firms are hiring for globally?

US companies are spending the most money on hiring Software Engineers, Product Managers, Business Development Managers, Operation Managers and UX Designers - predominantly sourced from England, Canada and India.

Which countries are companies from the USA hiring globally in?

American companies are hiring a wide range of talent from the Philippines, India, Canada, England and Mexico.

Multiplier’s Talent Trends dashboard shows collected data from 2020-2024 on where companies are hiring globally and what they’re paying for different roles. It helps businesses spot hiring patterns, assess salary benchmarks, and make data-driven talent decisions.

Talent Trends helps identify the best countries to hire from based on role availability and market rates. This data can inform location strategy, budget planning, and compensation structuring for distributed teams.

Can Multiplier help me hire and pay talent in these countries?

Yes. After identifying your target country and role via Talent Trends, you can use Multiplier’s Employer of Record, Contractor of Record and Global Payroll solutions to compliantly hire, manage and pay talent – without needing to set up a legal entity there.

How do I get started with global hiring through Multiplier?

Once you’ve explored the Talent Trends dashboard, you can book a demo with our team to streamline compliant hiring, onboarding, managing and paying teams across 150+ countries.

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