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Software Development Outsourcing Statistics You Need to Know in 2025
10Pearls, a leading software development outsourcing and digital transformation partner, presents this list of the most important software development outsourcing statistics you need to know in 2025. Each link in the table will take you to the corresponding statistic below:
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Software development outsourcing market statistics
- Globally, the IT and software outsourcing market is currently valued at $613.69 billion USD. Mordor Intelligence expects it to reach $806.53 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.48%.
- Other research predicts the IT services outsourcing market will grow to $1.06 trillion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.06% from 2022 to 2030.
- The United States is expected to dominate the market in 2025, generating $213.60 billion USD in 2025.
- In Europe, the IT and software outsourcing industry is anticipated to generate $193.10 billion USD in revenue in 2025. It’s expected to continue growing at a CAGR of 7.93% to reach $262 billion USD by 2029.
- The software development outsourcing market is also growing in Asia, where it’s estimated to reach $126.9 billion USD in 2025. This growth is expected to surge over the next four years at a CAGR of 9.04% to reach $179.40 billion USD by 2029.
U.S. software development outsourcing statistics
- Approximately 300,000 U.S. jobs are outsourced each year.
- The median annual salary for an experienced software developer in the U.S. is $210,000 USD.
- 66% of U.S. businesses outsource at least one department.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the demand for software developers, testers, and QA experts to grow by 22% in 2030, making them the fastest-growing occupations in the country.
- 59% of U.S. businesses cite cost as the biggest driver for IT outsourcing.
Global software development outsourcing statistics
- There are currently approximately 28.7 million software developers worldwide.
- 76% of global executives report outsourcing their IT functions.
- Globally, the median annual salary for an experienced software developer is $107,090 USD.
- 87% of global companies consider outsourced workers part of their workforce.
- The global custom software development market is projected to reach $126 billion USD by 2026.
Why companies outsource software development
- 50% of executives say talent acquisition is a top internal challenge in meeting their company’s strategic priorities.
- 79% of IT outsourcing is focused on app/software development, and 59% is AI and machine learning consulting.
- 50% of companies are unprepared for the challenge of next-generation technology skill shortages, particularly in the areas of advanced cybersecurity, data science, and AI/machine learning.
Software development outsourcing costs
- Location continues to heavily affect the cost of hiring outsourced developers, with Asia being the least expensive at $25-$50 USD per hour and North America remaining the most expensive at $80-$150 USD per hour.
- Enterprise applications are the most expensive type of software project to outsource, costing $100,000-$500,000 USD.
The cost of outsourcing software development by project type
| Project type | Description | Cost |
| Enterprise software | Large-scale business solutions | $100,000-$500,000 |
| E-commerce website | Online stores with various features | $30,000-$100,000 |
| Mobile app (simple) | Basic mobile apps with limited functionality | $10,000-$30,000 |
| Mobile app (complex) | Advanced mobile apps with multiple features | $50,000-$300,000 |
| Web application | Applications accessed via web browser, various features | $20,000-$100,000 |
| Custom software solutions | Tailored software for specific needs | $50,000-$500,000 |
- Specialist and expert-level developers cost an average of $150-400 USD per hour, while project managers demand a rate of $80-$150 USD per hour.
Additional software development outsourcing statistics
- 80% of companies plan to maintain or increase investment in third-party outsourcing.
- The outsourced software testing market size is forecast to increase by $30.46 billion USD between 2023 and 2028 at a CAGR of 14.41%.
- 65.82% of developers say JavaScript is their most-used programming language, followed by HTML/CSS, SQL, and Python.
Why choose 10Pearls for your software development outsourcing project
10Pearls offers quality tech talent with the specific expertise you need to deliver innovative software solutions. Our staff is knowledgeable in all the most popular programming languages and advanced technologies like AI and machine learning, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), the Internet of Things (IoT), and more.
Our software development outsourcing statistics:
- We have offices on 4 continents including North America, LATAM, Europe, and Asia, giving us the flexibility to offer 4 outsourcing models: onshore, nearshore, offshore, and right-shore.
- We have a staff of over 1,300 global creators and innovators, which allows us to quickly assemble a team for your project with the expertise needed to hit the ground running and deliver exceptional results.
- 40% of our global workforce are women, highlighting our commitment to building a diverse community of expert developers who can offer new and exciting perspectives that drive innovation.
Get in touch to learn how 10Pearls can accelerate your software development project.
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