React Native Developers Hiring Guide

What is React Native?

React Native is an open-source mobile application by Facebook used to develop Android and iOS apps. It leverages the Reactjs library making it easy for Reactjs developers to dive into mobile development while maintaining the same programming language and tech stack.

What is a React Native Developer?

A React Native Developer is a JavaScript developer who has invested their time in learning the React Native framework to create cross-platform mobile applications. 

As React Native essentially leverages the React library, some React developers expand their knowledge into React Native. In some rare cases, there are some pure React Native developers, however, this is the exception. 

Companies Who Use React Native

• Facebook Ads Manager
• Bloomberg
• Airbnb
• Gyroscope
• Myntra
• UberEats
• Discord
• Instagram

Hire a React Native Developer

With iOS being the dominant mobile operating system in the United States, React Native comes as a popular alternative to native development. That being said, React developers are some of the easiest developers to find currently due to the popularity of the React library and the ubiquity of JavaScript as a whole. 

With all of the freelance marketplaces and job boards available, you’d think it would be easy to find your rockstar and get started. How do you go about deciding if a developer joins your team? 

We have a great resource for you to check out that talks about how to hire developers. 

How to hire a React Native developer?

For those who wish to take the high road and hire React Native developers on your own, we’re still here to help. 

Hiring a developer on your own is a very focused and hands-on process that requires considerable knowledge about software development in general. 

The last thing you want to do is trust your hiring process to someone with no technical ability. If you are a non-technical manager looking to learn a thing or two, we have a great resource here for you to learn more about the hiring process in detail. Otherwise, we’d recommend you contact Trio for consulting and developer allocation. 

What to look for in a React Native developer

At a high level, React Native developers should be able to:

• Be proficient with JavaScript
• Use the React Native framework
• Know and apply the Reactjs library
• Implement states and hooks
• Apply Object-Oriented Principles
• Build an app using MVC architecture

How much do React Native developers cost in the U.S?

According to ZipRecruiter and other sources, the average annual pay for a Senior React Native Developer in the United States is between $103,500 and $180,500 a year.

Here’s a chart that visualizes the salary ranges within the United States for a Senior Software Developer. 

How much do React Native Developers cost in South America? 

Due to economic differences between the United States and South America as a whole, the cost of offshoring software development is significantly lower than hiring full-time with U.S talent. For Senior React Native Developers in South America, the average salary is currently around $100,000 whereas a mid-level developer costs around $76,000. 

How much do React Native Developers cost in Ukraine / Eastern Europe?

Eastern Europe shares very similar rates to South America, again due to the economic differences. When looking at salaries in Eastern Europe, data shows that a Senior React Native Developer costs around $100,000 on average. 

Hourly rates for React Native Developers

Another way to look at developer costs is through hourly rates. While salaries are good to understand for hiring developers for full-time and long-term, you might just need a developer for a period of 3-6 months or 6-12 months. In these types of situations, it’s best to calculate your costs based on the hourly rates of a developer. 

Below is a table that lists the various hourly rates of developers in different locations based on their job title. 

Why Hire a React Native developer

Trio React Native developers are pre-vetted, interviewed, and then trained further to become true software professionals, capable of adapting to situations that are both within and outside of the scope of their general expertise. 

At Trio, we hold our developers to a higher standard. Much like how elite special forces units recruit only the best from main branches of the military, we recruit developers who either show amazing potential or demonstrate exceptional skill. We then take their talents and sharpen them even further.

Another benefit of hiring a Trio developer is that you won’t incur the costs of hiring, which can add up to be around 30% of a developer’s salary on average, as well as overhead costs associated with full-time employment. 

By working with Trio, you can enjoy a highly experienced full-time developer for a fraction of the cost, along with the added project management assistance. 

To learn more, hit us up and tell us about your project so that we can get you started.