TeamStation AI Pricing Calculator

TeamStation AIPricing Calculator

TeamStation AI is a modern Distributed Engineering OS for building strong software teams with clear pricing and capacity planning.

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What this estimator helps you decide

Decision 1

Monthly capacity budget

Model blended team cost ranges before requisitions are opened.

Decision 2

Team topology design

Compare role mix and country lanes for delivery coverage.

Decision 3

Hiring risk reduction

Surface risk factors tied to scarcity, fit, and execution complexity.

Decision 4

Finance-ready cost modeling

Turn technical assumptions into CFO-defensible planning outputs.

Estimator

Build your team and generate cost ranges

Evaluation and Alignment Science is available for teams that need deeper hiring signal validation.

Interactive Planning Workspace

TeamCost Estimator

Build your ideal team and get an instant cost estimation with TeamStation AI.

Role Cards

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Headcount

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Countries In Scope

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Nearshore IT Transparency and Accountability

Transparent Pricing

At TeamStation AI, we believe in transparency. Our pricing structure is clear and straightforward, offering both hourly and monthly rates per dedicated resource. This flexibility ensures you only pay for what you need, when you need it.

Cost Benefits

Nearshore staffing with TeamStation AI offers significant cost advantages over traditional models. By leveraging our services, you can save on overhead costs and infrastructure expenses while accessing high-quality talent from Latin America.

Comprehensive Services

Our pricing includes a full suite of services such as recruitment, payroll, HR management, and talent oversight. This comprehensive approach reduces administrative burdens, allowing you to focus on your core business operations.

High Scalability

Our flexible model allows you to scale your team up or down based on your project needs. This ensures cost-effectiveness and efficiency, providing you with the agility to respond to market changes quickly.

High Quality Talent

Our rigorous vetting process ensures you have access to top-tier Latin American talent. This high-quality workforce enhances your project quality and accelerates delivery timelines, contributing to a substantial return on investment.

Efficiency Gains

By partnering with TeamStation AI, clients often experience faster project delivery and improved productivity. Our case studies and client testimonials highlight measurable results such as reduced costs and accelerated time-to-market.

Dedicated Staff Support

Our commitment to client satisfaction extends beyond the initial engagement. We provide ongoing support and account management services to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns promptly at no extra costs.

Device Distribution

At TeamStation AI, we provide managed devices configured to your specifications to enhance productivity and ensure secure operations. Our device distribution service includes both Windows laptops and Macs, tailored to meet the technical requirements of your projects. This ensures that your nearshore team is equipped with the right tools to deliver high-quality results efficiently and securely.

Flexible and Reliable Agreements

We offer robust and transparent agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSA) and Statements of Work (SOW). Our engagement models are designed for flexibility and customization to perfectly fit your project's needs.

Compliance-first operations

EOR, payroll, benefits, and local labor compliance managed end to end.

LATAM talent coverage

Access a broad network of vetted specialists across engineering, QA, data, and product across LATAM delivery hubs.

One integrated platform

Recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing operations handled inside one service model.

Resource Navigation for Hiring Decisions

TeamStation AI combines pricing intelligence, science papers, and book-backed nearshore operating doctrine in one infrastructure service operating system. Explore Hire by country, Role topology, and Scientific validation resources based on hiring intent.

Scientific Validation

Access Axiom Cortex research pages, methodology references, and the scientific proof layer used for hiring alignment.

Open science section

How It Works

A practical workflow from estimate to execution

Step 1

Define team shape

Define team shape: Pick roles, level, team size, and countries in a few minutes.

Step 2

Generate cost ranges

Generate cost ranges: See simple monthly cost ranges right away.

Step 3

Move to delivery

Move to delivery: Share the report, align your team, and start delivery.

From Legacy Vendors to Distributed Engineering OS

Legacy vendors were built to sell headcount. TeamStation AI is built to deliver software with clear quality and control through a Distributed Engineering OS.

  • BairesDev style model focused on staffing transactions.
  • Toptal style model focused on staffing transactions.
  • Andela style model focused on staffing transactions.
  • Conventional staffing firms style model focused on staffing transactions.
  • • Limited visibility into real team fit and long-term delivery value.
  • • Extra services are split across onboarding, security, and governance.

TeamStation AI Model

  • ✓ Distributed Engineering OS with one integrated service stack.
  • ✓ AI + human team planning for speed, quality, and output.
  • ✓ Pricing calculator built for resource capacity planning and budget defense.
  • ✓ Full integrated report output for leadership review and execution handoff.

Pricing Explained

Transparent level-based pricing built for defensible hiring decisions. No hidden add-ons.

Transparent. Fully loaded. No hidden vendor margin stacking.

Capacity model context: 173 billable hours/month is the capacity planning baseline. Typical productive delivery often runs around 150-165 hours/month after holidays, PTO, and onboarding ramp.

Cortex signal quality anchor: published findings showed a 34% false-positive hiring error reduction vs. legacy screening.

How Rate Bands Are Determined

Our base rates begin at industry benchmarks and adjust based on real-time market and delivery factors:

  • Technology scarcity - AI/ML, data, security, and specialized stacks command higher compensation.
  • Execution complexity - Architecture ownership and high-risk systems increase rate bands.
  • Experience signal - Engineers from high-scale product environments reduce delivery risk.
  • Market demand - Compensation shifts with global demand for specific stacks.
  • Talent availability - Tight hiring markets expand salary expectations.

This ensures pricing reflects real market conditions rather than fixed vendor margins.

We align compensation with market realities to secure and retain the level of talent required for reliable delivery.

Compensation bands are continuously calibrated against LATAM market benchmarks and active hiring data.

L1 Proficient

Contributes on component-level tasks with guidance.

Capacity Anchor

$20/hour

$3,460/mo

$41,520/yr

True Monthly Range: $2,595-$4,325/mo

± $5 USD

Approx. 1 engineer sprint lane for scoped execution tasks.

Find Talent

L2 Mid

Independently ships features and services.

Capacity Anchor

$30/hour

$5,190/mo

$62,280/yr

True Monthly Range: $4,325-$6,055/mo

± $5 USD

Approx. 1 engineer sprint lane for independent feature delivery.

Find Talent

L3 Senior

Leads cross-component projects and raises standards.

Capacity Anchor

$40/hour

$6,920/mo

$83,040/yr

True Monthly Range: $6,055-$7,785/mo

± $5 USD

Approx. 1 senior engineer sprint lane for complex delivery ownership.

Find Talent

L4 Expert

Sets architecture and technical strategy across teams.

Capacity Anchor

$50/hour

$8,650/mo

$103,800/yr

True Monthly Range: $6,920-$10,380/mo

± $10 USD

Approx. 1 principal-level sprint lane for architecture and execution quality.

Find Talent

The Math Your CFO Cares About

A single delayed roadmap feature can cost millions in ARR. Faster, more accurate hiring is a financial necessity.

The Vacancy Tax You Are Paying Today

(36 days saved / 365) * $1,000,000 ARR =

$98,630

Revenue pulled forward by hiring in approximately 9 days vs. an industry average of 45 days.

Financial impact model example only. Actual impact depends on roadmap-to-revenue coupling and non-engineering dependencies.

The All-Inclusive Risk Shield

EOR, device management, compliance, and operational support are bundled in one accountable service model.

Costs Removed From Your Balance Sheet

  • Recruiting overhead and repeated sourcing cycles
  • HR administration and local compliance operations
  • Device provisioning and lifecycle management
  • Payroll and tax processing risk
  • Churn replacement and backfill coordination costs

How We Justify Your Budget

Our fully-loaded rates are market-calibrated, risk-aware, and defensible for finance, engineering, and operations stakeholders.

Legacy agency benchmarks vary by scope, vendor margin structure, and replacement terms. Use comparisons as planning references.

Role and Talent Signal

  • Level and scope (L1-L4), ownership, leadership signals
  • Stack fit and specialization (AI/ML, Salesforce, data, security)
  • Interview evidence (technical correctness, mental model, practical method)
  • Candidate salary requirements in-band for country/city
  • Premiums for scarce skills and proven impact
  • English level/communication uplift (when required)

Country and Statutory Reality

  • Stable delivery across countries/cities in LATAM
  • Holidays/PTO cadence that will not break sprints
  • Statutory items (social contributions, 13th-month pay, etc.)
  • FX, banking and cross-border transfer fees, local payroll rules
  • City-level compensation benchmarks

Platform Services and Risk Shield

  • Company devices with MDM, patch SLAs, endpoint monitoring
  • Security workflows, IP/NDAs, incident response guardrails
  • Day-one readiness (access, first ticket, 30-60-90 plan)
  • Employer of Record (EOR) with employer liability coverage
  • Background checks, contracts, payroll and benefits admin
  • Optional offices/workspaces and consolidated invoicing

Stop Burning Money. Start Building.

In 15 minutes, we can give you a concrete, defensible budget and hiring plan.

Book a No-Bullshit Strategy Call

Capacity Planning

Configure Execution Capacity

Deterministic hourly rates based on a 173-hour standard month. Asset provisioning, legal governance, and compliance infrastructure included.

Schedule Strategy Call

Squad Simulator

Cognitive Tier Mix: 3 Active Nodes

L2

Mid-Level

Independent Unit

2

L3

Senior

Cluster Lead

1

L4

Expert

System Architect

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Mission Duration

Projected Investment

Legacy Agency Cost

$223,170

TeamStation Cost

$103,800

Capital Efficiency Delta

-53%

Blended Hourly Rate

$33/hr

Total Savings

$119,370

Pricing Model Specification

  • Standard Month: 173 workable hours (US/LATAM business days)
  • Rate Variance: plus/minus $5/hr (L2/L3) and plus/minus $10/hr (L4 Experts) by region and salary requirements
  • Specialized roles can range to $50-$60/hr and principal/staff profiles can exceed $100/hr under demand pressure

L2

Mid-Level

Independent Unit

$30/hr

Base Rate: 173 hrs/mo. Variance: +/- $5/hr.

Legacy Agency Equivalent: $78-95/hr

MO: $5,190

YR: $62,280

Feature-scoped ownership. System-aware. Capable of independent shipping cycles without hand-holding.

L3

Senior

Cluster Lead

$40/hr

Base Rate: 173 hrs/mo. Variance: +/- $5/hr.

Legacy Agency Equivalent: $78-95/hr

MO: $6,920

YR: $83,040

Cross-component architecture. Mentorship capacity. Optimization of system throughput and latency.

L4

Expert

System Architect

$50/hr

Base Rate: 173 hrs/mo. Variance: +/- $10/hr.

Legacy Agency Equivalent: $78-95/hr

MO: $8,650

YR: $103,800

Strategic technical direction. High-complexity problem decomposition. Entropy reduction at scale.

How CTOs and CIOs Can Make Better Decisions

Nearshore hiring is not only about headcount. Use a clear decision sequence to define urgency, measure delay cost, align budget, and set decision ownership.

Pain

  • Where is delivery failing today: speed, quality, or predictability?
  • Which roadmap goals are at risk if team size does not change?
  • What is blocking your engineering team right now?

Impact

  • How much money is lost when releases are late?
  • How much leader time is spent fixing delivery problems?
  • What is the cost of hiring the wrong person twice?

Budget

  • What monthly budget can finance approve with confidence?
  • How should spend split between local hiring and nearshore hiring?
  • What cost range supports speed and risk control?

Decision

  • Who gives final approval: CTO, CIO, CFO, or all together?
  • What proof is required before approval (security, quality, onboarding)?
  • What timeline and metrics define go or no-go?

AI-Age Output Expectations for Engineering Teams

  • Faster output: less time from idea to shipped feature.
  • Better quality: fewer bugs in production.
  • More output: more work done per engineer with AI tools.
  • Higher business value: stronger impact each sprint.

Mental Shape Alignment for Critical Hiring Decisions

TeamStation AI evaluates whether candidates match the cognitive and execution profile required for complex product and platform topologies.

  • Clear thinking when problems are unclear
  • System thinking across architecture and dependencies
  • Good AI judgment: what to automate and what to keep human
  • Strong production reliability and incident ownership
  • Clear communication across teams

Published Research

Neuro Psychometric Alignment of LATAM Engineering Talent in AI Augmented Pipelines (2026-2036)

TeamStation Research Group (Boston, Massachusetts) published empirical findings from TeamStation Cortex showing that modern hiring is a signal extraction problem, not a resume filtering exercise.

What the data demonstrated

  • False positive hiring errors reduced by 34% compared to legacy screening.
  • False negative candidate rejections reduced by 31% under calibrated evaluation.
  • Resume and static keyword signals showed near-zero predictive power for long-term performance.
  • Latent traits explained most variance in six-month retention and engineering effectiveness.

Core latent traits measured by Cortex

  • Architectural Instinct
  • Problem Solving Agility
  • Learning Orientation
  • Collaborative Cognition

Intended venue: IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. Preprint distribution: SSRN.

Why this changes CTO and CIO hiring decisions

In AI-supported coding environments, engineering value shifts to architecture reasoning, semantic verification, adaptive problem-solving, and high-trust collaboration under uncertainty. This is the basis for TeamStation AI talent alignment and platform delivery quality.

FAQs

Are these final prices?

No. Estimates are planning ranges based on role mix, seniority, and standard monthly hours.

Can I model multiple role variants?

Yes. Duplicate and modify role cards to compare different team compositions quickly.

Can I share this internally?

Yes. The calculator generates a copyable report you can paste into docs, email, and presentations.

How is the estimate determined?

The estimate is calculated from selected roles, seniority levels, team size, and standard monthly hours with transparent rate bands.

How does this page relate to teamstation.dev?

This subdomain is part of the TeamStation corporate SPA hub at teamstation.dev. It focuses on pricing and delivery planning while the root domain hosts company-wide navigation.

Do timezone differences affect delivery speed?

Yes. Timezone overlap affects handoff delay, review speed, and incident response. We model country lanes to keep overlap high for US teams.

What does blended rate mean?

Blended rate is the average hourly cost across all selected roles and seniority levels in your team model.

What is a delivery topology?

Delivery topology is the role ownership structure used to move work from idea to production with stable quality and speed.

CTO/CIO Search Intelligence for LATAM IT Talent

These are the top phrases leadership teams use when evaluating nearshore delivery partners. This page ties each intent to evidence-driven planning paths so decisions are based on delivery physics, not vendor claims.

Search phrase

nearshore software development company

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IT staff augmentation latin america

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hire software developers in latin america

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dedicated development team latin america

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nearshore development services

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bairesdev alternatives

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toptal alternatives

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andela alternatives

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nearshore eor compliance

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engineering hiring signal quality

Search intent clusters covered

CommercialPricingExecutionCountryComparisonTrustScience

Routing and keyword mappings are implemented in structured data and internal links to support indexing without exposing the full internal keyword matrix on the public landing page.

Glossary for Planning Terms

This subdomain is part of the TeamStation corporate SPA hub at teamstation.dev, and this glossary standardizes terms used in pricing and topology reviews.

Blended Rate

Average hourly rate across all selected roles and levels in one team model.

Delivery Topology

Team ownership map that defines who builds, reviews, deploys, and supports each part of delivery.

Timezone Overlap

Number of shared working hours between your team and LATAM engineers.

Primary Lane

Main country sourcing lane used for stable hiring throughput and continuity.

Secondary Lane

Backup country lane used to reduce hiring delays during demand spikes.

EOR

Employer of Record model that manages local payroll, contracts, and labor compliance.

MDM

Mobile Device Management controls for secure device setup, policy enforcement, and endpoint visibility.

Capacity Baseline

Planned monthly working-hour envelope used before productivity adjustments.