Hiring senior tech talent in the UK or Western Europe has become brutally expensive.
Daily rates for experienced full-stack developers, AI engineers, or data specialists now regularly exceed £450-£650 in the UK and €500-€700 across Western Europe. Add employer taxes, benefits, office overhead, and non-billable time, and the real annual cost per head easily tops £120k-£180k.
At the same time, delivery speed and talent availability continue to shrink.
That’s why forward-looking tech leaders are turning to vetted senior freelancers from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The quality is equal - often higher - but the cost structure is fundamentally different.
Stop guessing. See your exact numbers in under 60 seconds.
We built the CEE Tech Contractors Cost & Savings Calculator using GigsRemote’s proprietary 2026 hiring data (220 billable days, senior-level 5-10 years experience, fully remote).
It compares real market rates in the UK (£) and Western Europe (€) against GigsRemote CEE remote rates for the exact roles you need:
How the calculator works (three simple steps):
You’ll instantly see:
One extra advantage most calculators ignore: Contractors are only paid for days worked. No paid holidays, sick leave, or downtime. Your real savings are even larger than the headline number.
Ready to see the number for your team? Try the Savings & Cost Calculator Now →
(After you calculate, we’ll email you the complete whitepaper so you can share the numbers with your CFO or procurement team.)
Why this matters right now Recent 2026 market data confirms CEE talent delivers 34–51% lower operational costs than Western Europe and the UK - while maintaining (and often exceeding) delivery standards. Companies using GigsRemote have already onboarded entire delivery pods in under 3 weeks with zero long-term contracts.
Don’t leave six-figure savings on the table.
Next step Calculate your savings → Get the whitepaper → Book a 15-minute call if you want us to build the exact team profile for your next project.