Staff augmentation · Updated October 2026

Dedicated Development Team Cost Calculator

Add the roles you need and see the monthly cost, the total for your engagement, and what the same team would cost to hire in-house. The engineers work only on your project and report to you.

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Duration
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months · 5% discount applied
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Working hours
Cost guide

Dedicated team cost in 2026

How the monthly rate is worked out, what it covers, how hiring works, and answers to common questions.

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How the monthly cost is calculated

Each person is priced at an hourly rate based on seniority and specialism, multiplied by their monthly hours. Overlapping with your working day adds a small shift allowance, and longer commitments get a discount.

InputEffect
Junior · Mid · Senior · Lead$15 · $18 · $22 · $25 an hour
AI/ML · DevOps specialism× 1.20 · × 1.10
Full-time · Part-time160 h · 80 h a month
4-hour overlap · Full overlap× 1.05 · × 1.15
6+ months · 12+ months−5% · −10%
Formula. Monthly cost = Σ (people × hourly rate × role factor × hours) × overlap factor × (1 − duration discount). Hourly rates stay between $15 and $25.
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What the monthly rate covers

A salary is only part of what an in-house hire costs. Our monthly rate includes everything below, so the number in the calculator is the number on the invoice.

Recruitment

Sourcing, screening and technical assessment.

Salary and benefits

Pay, health insurance, statutory contributions and bonuses.

HR and payroll

Contracts, compliance, appraisals and retention.

Equipment and licences

Laptops, IDEs, AI coding tools and collaboration software.

Office and infrastructure

Secure offices in Bangalore and Hubli with backup power and internet.

Leave cover

Planned handovers so work continues during holidays.

Replacement

A replacement engineer if anyone leaves, with handover at no extra cost.

Delivery oversight

Account manager and monthly performance reviews.

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How hiring works

Most teams start within two weeks of the first call.

  1. Step 1

    Share requirements

    Roles, skills, seniority, time zone and start date.

  2. Step 2

    Review profiles

    We shortlist pre-vetted engineers who match your stack.

  3. Step 3

    Interview

    Run your own technical interviews and choose who joins.

  4. Step 4

    Onboard and scale

    Sign an NDA, start work, and add or remove people each month.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a dedicated developer from India?

At Aalpha, a full-time dedicated developer costs about $2,400 a month for a junior, $2,900 for mid-level, $3,500 for senior and $4,000 for a lead, based on 160 hours a month. Specialist roles such as AI/ML engineers sit at the upper end of the range.

What is included in the monthly rate?

Salary, benefits, recruitment, HR and payroll, equipment, office space, software licences, paid-leave cover and replacement if a team member leaves. There are no hidden fees.

Is there a minimum contract length?

Engagements start at one month. Commitments of 6 months or more get a 5% discount, and 12 months or more get 10%.

Do developers work in my time zone?

You can choose India hours, a 4-hour daily overlap, or a full overlap with your working day. Overlap shifts add a small allowance, which the calculator includes.

Can I interview the developers?

Yes. You review shortlisted profiles, run your own interviews and choose who joins your team.

Who owns the code and IP?

You do. Every engineer signs an NDA, and all code, designs and documentation belong to you from day one.

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Sources and review

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Written by
Team Aalpha
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Technically reviewed by
Pawan Pawar
Director
Last updated
21 October 2026
Next review
January 2027

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