CountrypediaChile
~6.8%
Employer Cost
42h
Max Work Week
15 days
Min Vacation
None
Probation
Overview
Chile is considered LATAM's most stable economy, with strong institutions, transparent regulations, and a growing tech sector. Santiago is the primary business center with excellent infrastructure. Chile ranks #1 in Latin America for ease of doing business and has the region's highest GDP per capita.
Remote Work & Tech
Remote Adoption
65% of tech companies offer remote work; Telecommuting Law (2020) regulates it
Digital Nomad Visa
No specific digital nomad visa, but easy work permit process
Internet Speed
Average 100 Mbps (best in LATAM)
Coworking Cost
$100-200 USD/month in Santiago
Tech Talent Pool
~80,000 software developers, growing STEM education investment
Employment Costs
Avg Developer Salary
$2,800 - $5,000 USD/month (mid-senior)
Employer Cost on Top
4-5% of gross salary (lowest in LATAM)
Total Cost Example
A $4,000 salary costs ~$4,200 total
Minimum Wage
~$530 USD/month
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Contract Types
Indefinite, fixed-term (max 1 year), project-based
Probation Period
No statutory probation period
Working Hours
42 hours/week (reducing to 40 by 2028)
Overtime
50% surcharge, max 2 hours/day