When it comes to hiring remote software developers from around the globe, places like India and Latin America have dominated the conversation — but with the emergence of growing tech markets like Central Asia and Eastern Europe, growing tech companies have alternatives.
For U.S.-based tech startups and tech companies that continue to grow, it is important to explore all the alternatives for remote hiring that provide you with access to the talent you need with employment costs you can afford — and Truss can help.
Truss provides tech companies with a global hiring platform that focuses on finding, recruiting, hiring, and managing remote tech employees in Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia. If you are looking for the best alternatives to hiring developers in India for 2026, you have come to the right place and Truss will help you find the perfect fit for your team.
Contact Truss today to learn more about our global hiring platform and how we can help you find the talent you need!
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Why Central Asia is the New Frontier for Hiring Remote Developers in 2026
India has been the place for U.S.-based tech companies to find and hire remote tech talent in the past — but continued development and growth of the tech sector in different parts of the world has provided companies with alternatives. Central Asia continues to emerge as a hiring hotspot for tech companies that want to find affordable developers in an untapped talent pool. The continued investment in Central Asian tech hubs by foreign companies and an increased focus on tech-related career fields by local governments — highlighted by IT Park Uzbekistan and Astana Hub in Kazakhstan — has fueled rapid tech growth in the region.
Here is a better look at what makes Central Asia the new frontier for hiring remote developers in 2026 compared to India as the previous standard:
Lower Salaries and Employment Costs
The primary benefit of hiring offshore tech talent in places like India and Central Asia are the lower employment costs. Lower salaries and employment costs for U.S.-based tech companies mean that startups and growing tech companies can find the talent they need at a more affordable salary. This allows companies to complete key projects and hire additional employees if needed.
| Country | Avg. Junior Developer Salary | Avg. Senior Developer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15,000 – $25,000 Per Year | $50,000 – $85,000+ Per Year |
| Uzbekistan | $18,000 – $24,000 Per Year | $44,000 – $70,000 Per Year |
| Kazakhstan | $15,000 – $22,000 Per Year | $45,000 – $85,000 Per Year |
Lower Attrition and Higher Retention Rates
India has been a focus of the tech industry for years and that long-term investment by foreign tech companies has created a culture where developers switch jobs frequently, creating a revolving door trend and leading to higher attrition rates that range from 17% to 25%. By comparison — the recent investment in Central Asia by tech companies has contributed to a culture where employer loyalty is valued highly by employees. This has led to lower attrition rates in Central Asia and more stable teams for tech companies.
High Level of Technical Skill
Many countries in Central Asia — like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan where the tech industry continues to grow and thrive — put an emphasis on STEM education and mathematics. This educational emphasis has made Central Asian developers skilled in AI/Machine Learning and data science fields. While the Indian tech industry provides a deep pool of talent in specific fields, like JavaScript and React, Central Asian developers have begun to surpass Indian developers in many aspects.
Lower Competition for Remote Developers
The long-term investment by U.S. and foreign tech companies in the Indian economy has created a saturated market for tech companies searching for talented developers, leaving tech startups to compete with companies like Amazon and Google. The market in Central Asia benefits from less competition from outside companies, which allows U.S.-based tech companies in search of talented developers to hire the top 1% of talent in the region.
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Discover the Remote Hiring Difference with Truss
Are you looking for new offshore markets to hire talented software developers? Are you not finding the talent and skill you need in traditional tech markets like India and Latin America? Are you looking for the best alternatives to hiring developers in India for 2026? Truss may be able to help you find the talent you need in a deep talent pool in Central Asia.
Truss has built an innovative global hiring platform to help you find, recruit, hire, and manage remote tech employees in Central Asia and other parts of the world. The Truss Team has years of experience working with tech companies and hiring tech employees in Central Asia, and we are here to help you find the right fit for your team. When you provide Truss with a list of skill and salary requirements, we will provide you with a list of vetted and qualified job candidates that will meet your specifications. When you have found the right fit for your team, we will onboard your new developers, manage your international payroll, and function as your Employer of Record in Central Asia.
Contact Truss today for more information on how we can help you grow your tech company with talented developers in Central Asia!
