# Hire a dedicated developer: scope the role and get monthly rates

> A dedicated developer works only on your product, full-time or part-time, usually on a monthly rate that covers salary, benefits, equipment, office, HR and replacement cover. The rate depends on the role, seniority, technology stack, working-hours overlap and contract length. Choose what you need below and Infikey replies with monthly rates and developer profiles you can interview.

- Interactive version: https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/dedicated-developer-cost-calculator
- Type: free estimate request (no automated price; an Infikey engineer replies)
- Category: Team & outsourcing
- Last reviewed: 2026-10-05
- Publisher: Infikey Technologies (https://infikeytechnologies.com)

## Options on the estimate form

- **Role** (required): Front-end (React, Vue, Angular), Back-end (Laravel, Node.js, .NET, Python), Full-stack, Mobile (Flutter, React Native, iOS, Android), QA / automation tester, DevOps / cloud engineer, AI / machine-learning engineer, UI/UX designer, Project manager / scrum master
- **Seniority**: Junior (1–3 years), Mid-level (3–6 years), Senior (6+ years), Tech lead / architect
- **Number of developers**: 1, 2, 3–5, 6 or more
- **Hours**: Full-time (about 160 hours a month), Part-time (about 80 hours a month), Pay as you go (hourly)
- **Duration**: 1–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, Ongoing
- **Working hours**: UK / Europe overlap, US overlap, UAE / Gulf hours, India hours, Flexible
- **Skills / stack**
- **Start**: Immediately, Within 2 weeks, Within a month, Later

Request an estimate: https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/dedicated-developer-cost-calculator?role=fullstack&seniority=mid&count=1&hours=full_time&duration=6_12&overlap=uk&start=2_weeks#estimate

## Pre-fill the form from a link

Add these query parameters to https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/dedicated-developer-cost-calculator (pre-filled page), https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/dedicated-developer-cost-calculator.md (this plain-text page) or https://infikeytechnologies.com/api/tools/dedicated-developer-cost-calculator (JSON).

| Parameter | Meaning | Accepted values |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `role` | Role | one of frontend, backend, fullstack, mobile, qa, devops, ai, designer, pm |
| `seniority` | Seniority | one of junior, mid, senior, lead |
| `count` | Number of developers | one of 1, 2, 3_5, 6_plus |
| `hours` | Hours | one of full_time, part_time, hourly |
| `duration` | Duration | one of 1_3, 3_6, 6_12, ongoing |
| `overlap` | Working hours | one of uk, us, gulf, india, flexible |
| `stack` | Skills / stack | free text |
| `start` | Start | one of now, 2_weeks, 1_month, later |

- Senior Laravel developer: https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/dedicated-developer-cost-calculator?role=backend&seniority=senior&count=1&hours=full_time&duration=6_12&overlap=uk&stack=Laravel%2C+MySQL%2C+AWS&start=2_weeks
- Flutter app developer: https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/dedicated-developer-cost-calculator?role=mobile&seniority=mid&count=1&hours=full_time&duration=6_12&overlap=uk&stack=Flutter%2C+Firebase&start=2_weeks
- Part-time DevOps: https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/dedicated-developer-cost-calculator?role=devops&seniority=senior&count=1&hours=part_time&duration=ongoing&overlap=uk&start=2_weeks

## Dedicated developer vs freelancer vs in-house

The freelancer vs agency vs in-house calculator compares the cost of the three options with your own numbers.

|  | Dedicated developer | Freelancer | In-house hire |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Time to start | Days to a few weeks | Days | Often months |
| Commitment | Monthly, flexible | Per task or hour | Employment contract |
| Continuity | Replacement cover and hand-over | Depends on one person | Notice periods and resignations |
| Overheads | Included in the rate | Your management time | Salary, benefits, office, equipment, HR |
| Code & IP | Owned by you | Needs a clear contract | Owned by you |

## How hiring a dedicated developer works

1. Share the role, stack and working hours you need.
2. Review matched profiles and interview the developers you like.
3. Start with a short trial period.
4. The developer joins your stand-ups, tools and code repository.
5. Scale the team up or down with notice as your roadmap changes.

## What the monthly rate includes

- Salary, benefits and statutory costs.
- Laptop, software licences, office and internet.
- HR, payroll and retention.
- Replacement if the developer leaves, with hand-over.
- Optional oversight from a tech lead or project manager.

## FAQ

### How much does it cost to hire a dedicated developer?

It depends on role, seniority, stack, hours and contract length. Choose your options on this page and Infikey replies with monthly rates.

### Can I interview the developer first?

Yes. You review profiles and interview candidates before anyone starts, and you can begin with a trial period.

### Who owns the code a dedicated developer writes?

You do. The contract assigns all intellectual property for work on your project to you.

### Can a dedicated developer work in my time zone?

Yes. Developers can work with a fixed overlap with UK, European, US or Gulf hours.

### What happens if the developer leaves?

A replacement with similar skills is provided, with a hand-over period so work continues.

## Get expert help

Infikey Technologies replies to every estimate request with a scoped, costed plan: https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/dedicated-developer-cost-calculator#estimate

More free calculators: https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools.md

## Disclaimer

This form only collects your requirements so Infikey can prepare an estimate. It does not produce a price, quote or offer, and any estimate we send is indicative until agreed in a signed proposal. Nothing on this page is financial, legal, tax, investment or other professional advice. Infikey Technologies Private Limited, Infikey Technologies LLC and their directors, employees and affiliates make no warranty, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this tool or its results, and accept no liability for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising from its use or from reliance on its results. Verify all figures independently and seek professional advice before making any decision. Use of this tool is at your own risk.