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Carlo R.
Senior Backend Engineer
Backend engineer specializing in Go and distributed systems for SaaS and fintech.
GoKubernetesgRPCPostgreSQLKafka
✓ VettedEnglish: Advanced
Hire offshore developers in the Philippines
Hire offshore developers in the Philippines who work only for you: we find them in Manila, Cebu or Davao, employ them, and you run the work.
The Philippines ranks 28th of 123 countries on EF's 2025 English Proficiency Index and runs a 1.9-million-person IT and business-process industry, so working in English with overseas teams is routine.
$2,499
to $5,999 a month, all-in
24h
to 6 to 8 vetted candidates
UTC+8
Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao
Ready to interview
Filipino offshore developers ready to interview
A sample of vetted offshore developers from our current pool. Send your brief and we shortlist the best fit within 24 hours.
Nina R.
Senior Data Engineer
Data engineer who builds data platforms and ETL pipelines for telco and financial services.
PythonApache SparkdbtBigQueryAirflow
✓ VettedEnglish: Native
Janice L.
Full-stack Developer
Full-stack developer shipping React and Node.js product features.
ReactNode.js
✓ VettedEnglish: Native
Aaron C.
Senior Web3 Engineer
Web3 full-stack engineer who has shipped end-to-end dApps for DeFi and NFT projects.
SolidityReactWagmiViemNext.js
✓ VettedEnglish: Native
Anna D.
Senior Python Engineer
Senior Python engineer building production systems for SaaS and fintech teams.
PythonVector databases
✓ VettedEnglish: Native
Carla M.
Senior Workflow Automation Engineer
Workflow automation engineer who replaces manual ops with reliable flows across 30+ SaaS tools.
ZapierMakeUiPathPower AutomateWorkato
✓ VettedEnglish: Native
The market
The offshore developer market in the Philippines
1.7M+
developers on GitHub, growing 29% a year (accounts, not employed developers)
GitHub Octoverse 20241.9M
workers in the IT and business-process sector in 2025, most of them outside software
IBPAP via PhilstarWays to hire
Three ways to hire offshore developers in the Philippines
Companies that hire offshore developers in the Philippines usually pick one of three routes. They suit different jobs.
| Route | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance developer | You find, screen and pay a contractor yourself | Short, well-defined tasks |
| Vendor's developer on a project | A vendor delivers the work with its own team and managers | Work you want to hand over entirely |
| Dedicated offshore developer through Hire Offshore | We vet and employ a full-time offshore developer who joins your team and tools | Software teams that want offshore developers who stay |
Hire Offshore only places offshore developers and technical roles, and every one is screened for the job before you see a profile.
English
English-speaking offshore developers, used to overseas teams
The Philippines ranks 28th of 123 countries on the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, in the High band. Its IT and business-process industry employed 1.9 million workers in 2025, IBPAP reported, so working in English with US, UK and Australian teams is routine.
That shows up in daily work: standups, written specs and code reviews all run in English. We still test every offshore developer at C1 or above, because a country average does not guarantee an individual.
Cost
What it costs to hire an offshore developer in the Philippines
Offshore developers in the Philippines typically command $15 to $75 an hour, and full-time offshore engagements run $2,000 to $8,000 or more a month, per Second Talent's offshore developer rate card for the Philippines.
Through Hire Offshore you pay one fee a month, with the offshore developer's employment, 13th-month salary, payroll and equipment inside it:
| Route | Monthly cost per offshore developer | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Hire Offshore, dedicated offshore developer | $2,499 to $5,999 | Salary, 13th month, SSS and PhilHealth, payroll, equipment, replacement guarantee |
| Comparable US hire | $13,079 to $25,461 | Salary, US payroll taxes, benefits, overhead |
For how the Philippines compares with Latin America and Eastern Europe, see nearshore vs offshore costs.
Working together
Working with an offshore developer in the Philippines
- Hours. Manila is 12 hours ahead of New York in summer. Offshore developers who work with US teams run a shifted day, and we agree the schedule before the offer.
- Manila, Cebu or Davao. We search all three. They share UTC+8, so the city changes the talent pool, not your meeting times.
- December. The 13th-month salary is due by 24 December. It is built into our monthly fee, so there is no year-end bill.
- Notice. The Labor Code sets one month's notice for resignation, and a replacement guarantee covers you if a hire leaves early.
Working hours
When a Filipino workday lands in yours
An offshore developer working 9am to 6pm in Metro Manila (UTC+8) covers these hours in your office. Many offshore developers shift their day to add overlap; we agree it before the offer.
| Your office | Their 9am | Their 6pm |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 5pm (previous day) | 2am |
| New York | 8pm (previous day) | 5am |
| London | 1am | 10am |
| Sydney | 12pm | 9pm |
Standard time. US and UK daylight saving moves your side one hour later.
Roles
Roles you can hire in the Philippines
Offshore PHP developers →
Laravel, WordPress and Magento builds.
Offshore Java developers →
Spring Boot, microservices and enterprise systems.
Offshore full-stack developers
React, Node.js and TypeScript product work.
Offshore backend developers
APIs, databases and cloud services.
QA engineers
Manual and automated testing in your sprints.
Offshore mobile developers
iOS, Android and cross-platform apps.
Hire offshore developers in the Philippines: FAQ
How do I hire offshore developers in the Philippines?
Send us the role, stack and working hours. We shortlist 6 to 8 vetted Filipino offshore developers within 24 hours, you interview and pick, and we employ the offshore developer. The full hire takes 2 weeks.
Can I hire offshore developers in the Philippines without a local company?
Yes. Hire Offshore employs each offshore developer under Philippine law, runs payroll, SSS, PhilHealth and the 13th-month salary, and supplies equipment. You direct the work.
How much does it cost to hire an offshore developer in the Philippines?
Through Hire Offshore, $2,499 to $5,999 a month per offshore developer, all-in, including the mandatory 13th-month salary, SSS, PhilHealth, payroll and equipment.
Are Filipino offshore developers good at English?
The Philippines ranks 28th of 123 countries on EF's English Proficiency Index 2025, in the High band, and we test every offshore developer at C1 or above before you see a profile.
Do offshore developers in the Philippines work US hours?
Many work a shifted day to overlap 4 to 6 hours with a US team. We agree the schedule with the offshore developer before the offer, so it is part of the job from day one.
Meet offshore developers from the Philippines tomorrow
Send us the role. We come back with 6 to 8 pre-vetted offshore developers within 24 hours, and you pay nothing until you hire.