Published byVirtustant

English level, not just country, shapes what Latin American remote professionals ask to be paid

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Virtustant analysis of around 30,000 applications finds English proficiency can be a major factor in the pay remote professionals request from US employers.

Virtustant’s analysis of around 30,000 applications shows that English proficiency can be a major factor in the pay remote professionals request from US employers.

“The gap that matters most for a budget is often inside the same country, between English levels, not between countries.”

Kevin Wright, Co-Founder, Virtustant

Key takeaways

English proficiency can drive a larger difference in requested pay than country alone.
Employers should budget for the communication level a role actually requires.
The figures reflect requested pay in Virtustant’s applicant pool, not salaries paid.