React is among the most used web frameworks, according to a report by statista.com. Facebook, WhatsApp, Netflix and Dropbox are some famous examples of apps based on React.js.
If you're thinking of using this JavaScript-based front-end framework for your next app, you may wonder how much it would cost you to engage a dedicated development team. This post explains the cost of hiring a React.js developer.
React.js developers design and implement the user interface of Android, Apple, Windows, or web apps using React. They create reusable UI elements, implement the app's logic and state management, and are responsible for debugging the app and optimizing its performance during the development process.
The average rate to hire a React.js developer depends on a couple of factors:
Key factors affecting React.js developer hourly rate
Location
The hourly minimum wage (as set by the federal or state governments) and average annual salaries for React.js developers will affect hiring costs. If you're looking for offshore developers in countries with considerable tech talent and lower labor costs, you'll benefit from the currency exchange rates. For example, the dollar cost of a React developer in India will be far lesser than that for someone in the US.
The average annual salary (USD) of React.js developers by country are:
USA: ~$115000
Canada: ~$100000
India: ~$12500
UK: ~$80500
Indonesia: ~$47500
Ukraine: ~$45000
If you want to hire onshore in the US, you can keep costs down by sourcing developers from states with lower hourly rates for the skill. Within the US, the average hourly rates of React developers differ from state to state. Developers in the Northeastern region like New York ($76.92), Georgia ($69.23), and California ($67) command the highest rates, while Illinois ($63.80), Texas ($62.50) and New Jersey ($62.05) are more affordable.
It's typically more cost-effective to hire on-demand developers from an IT staffing company. If the company can provide offshore React.js developers, as VLink does, you can save even more. And if you go with onshore talent in the US or nearshore developers in Canada, you will still save money on hiring.
Skill
The essential skills for React developers are HTML plus CSS, JSX, JavaScript Fundamentals plus ES6, Git, Node plus npm, and Redux. Those with advanced skill sets and practical experience will likely charge you more. Keep this in mind when you hire a dedicated development team spanning different skill sets.
Experience
More years of experience in a field typically results in higher pay. A React developer with less than a year's experience will cost you a few thousand dollars less than someone with over four years' experience. The average annual salary of a senior React.js developer (over four years of experience) in the US is $127,000. Less experienced equivalents (0-3 years) make between $118,000 and $124,000.
If putting together a dedicated development team, the hourly rate will be relevant to estimate costs. The hourly rate of a junior React.js developer is $50, increasing to $60/hour for a mid-level developer and a full-stack React developer, and $70 for a senior professional.
Project size
Projects requiring more time and resources will need to be budgeted accordingly. Using dedicated offshore developers will keep costs low.
Project complexity
As the number of UI components in a React project increases, managing data flow between them becomes complex. It's important to plan your project to reduce complexity as much as possible. The more the effort needed, the greater the developer's propensity to charge a higher hourly rate.
Technical competency is crucial to build a quality commercial app. A developer team consisting of experienced professionals will understand your brief quickly and can be trusted to work with minimal to no supervision. Some technical competencies and soft skills to look for when hiring React.js developers are:
If utilizing dedicated offshore developers, check their English language proficiency, familiarity with western working style, and ability to grasp business requirements correctly to understand the app's purpose.
Simple, flexible and scalable, React will remain a top player in the commercial web development market. To make the most of the framework for app development, choose our React developers. With over 10 years in the field and bilingual proficiency, plus time zone alignment, our developers can align quickly to your requirements, and create appealing, easy-to-use apps. Contact VLink’s talent experts now to set up your team in no time at all.
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