# Remote Work Pays 66% More for Latin Americans > Latin American professionals earn 66% more working remotely for U.S. companies than local jobs. - Title: Remote Work Pays 66% More for Latin Americans | Shortify - Summary: Latin American professionals earn 66% more working remotely for U.S. companies than local jobs. Latin American professionals working for U.S. - Keywords: remote work, latin america, us companies, pay difference, higlobe, digital marketing, linkedin, brazil, valorinternational - Source: valorinternational — https://valorinternational.globo.com/business/news/2026/11/06/remote-work-for-foreign-firms-raises-pay-by-66percent.ghtml - Published: 2026-11-06T22:00:00.451+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: remote work, latin america, us companies, pay difference, higlobe, digital marketing, linkedin, brazil, business, money ## Alexandre Dieterle's Remote Career Alexandre Dieterle switched from family business to digital marketing after his father's death, working remotely for Wishpond in Canada for five years. > I saw an opportunity to turn knowledge into products and sell them online ## English Skills Lead to Remote Roles Dieterle emphasized his command of English as key to securing remote jobs outside Brazil, where he now lives in São Paulo. > Take a 'chameleon approach', referring to adapting to an organization's and team's culture and working methods ## Geographic Freedom and Currency Benefits Remote work offers geographic flexibility and higher earnings in dollars, avoiding Brazil's Consolidated Labor Laws (CLT) benefits. > You earn more, but you do not receive benefits under Brazil's Consolidated Labor Laws (CLT) ## Higlobe Survey Reveals Pay Gap A Higlobe survey shows Latin American professionals serving U.S. clients earn 66% more than local jobs, with average monthly income of $4,822. > The Global Contractor Insights report found that Latin American professionals serving U.S. clients earn an average of 66% more ## Brazil Leads in Earnings Brazil has the highest average monthly income among Latin American countries at $5,329, driven by specialized software engineers. > Brazil leads the region at $5,329, or R$28,400, driven largely by a high concentration of specialized software engineers ## Data Engineers Earn Highest Data engineers earn $6,296 a month, or R$33,600, the highest among all professions in the survey. > Data engineers earn as much as $6,296 a month, or R$33,600 ## Higlobe Survey Methodology The survey covered 1,197 professionals across Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, with 41.9% having over 11 years of experience. > Among professionals hired in Latin America, 41.9% have more than 11 years of experience ## LinkedIn Drives Remote Hiring 82.5% of professionals landed remote jobs through LinkedIn or referrals, emphasizing visible profiles and client connections. > 82.5% landed their jobs through LinkedIn or referrals ## Pamela Santos' Remote Journey Pamela Santos, an AI engineer, landed a job through LinkedIn after working on-site in multiple countries, now serving paint company Sherwin-Williams. > I never went looking for a position ## Quality of Life Improvements Remote work improved Santos' quality of life with less commuting, a vegetable garden, and time with family. > My quality of life has improved with remote work. I have my own home and a vegetable garden ## Cross-Cultural Communication Tips Professionals need to understand cultural contexts, adapt communication styles, and respect differences when working internationally. > You have to understand the other person's context ## Global Workers' Expert Advice Gustavo Sèngès recommends active listening, storytelling in resumes, and functional English for remote roles. > Brazilians see a résumé as a matter of copying and pasting past activities, but it is about knowing how to tell your story ## Language Requirements for Remote Work Functional English is essential for most remote roles, with management positions requiring stronger language skills. > The required level of English varies according to seniority and field ## Remote Work Benefits for Brazilians Foreign companies pay U.S. programmers $80 an hour versus $50 an hour for Brazilians, offering better pay despite lower salaries. > Foreign companies pay U.S. programmers about $80 an hour, for example, while offering Brazilians $50 an hour ## Key takeaway Latin American professionals working for U.S. companies earn 66% more than local jobs, with average monthly income of $4,822.