APAC Salary Benchmark 2026 for Engineers

This report presents the APAC Salary Benchmark for 2026, detailing the hourly rates that international employers pay to hire engineers remotely from various APAC countries. It includes 208 benchmarks across 31 roles in 9 markets, comparing these rates against those in the US, UK, and Western Europe. The report outlines median rates, with specific figures such as $48 per hour for a senior engineer from the Philippines and $103 per hour for the same role from Hong Kong. The document emphasizes that hourly rates do not equate to annual salaries and should not be multiplied by 2,080 hours when budgeting. Additionally, it includes comparative senior contract rates outside of APAC, highlighting the distinct variances in hiring costs across different regions. The report also addresses the employment costs by market, examining factors such as local salary burdens and statutory contributions for various countries within the region.