Hire an SDR in Colombia Who Works Your US Hours
A full-time sales development rep in Bogotá, Medellín or Barranquilla who prospects, cold calls and books qualified meetings for your US team, on Eastern hours for most of the year. Every candidate is tested on a live cold call before you meet them.
- Shortlist in 5–8 days
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- 81% still on the team after 12 months
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Can a US company hire an SDR in Colombia? Yes. Talentige recruits full-time SDRs in Colombia who work only for your company, in your CRM and on your US hours, as independent contractors. Typical pay is $1,300–$1,900 a month, against about $9,500 for a fully loaded US SDR. You meet a shortlist of tested SDRs in 5–8 days and usually hire in 1–2 weeks.
Why Colombia works for outbound into the US
Colombia is one of the Latin American markets we place bilingual English-Spanish SDRs for US teams, alongside Mexico and Argentina. Three things make it a strong choice:
- Hours. Bogotá is on UTC−5 all year. A US Eastern 9-to-5 is the same clock in winter and only one hour ahead when the US is on daylight time.
- Bilingual reach. Your SDR can switch to Spanish for Spanish-speaking prospects in the US or Latin America.
- Sales culture. Bogotá, Medellín and Barranquilla have deep BPO and outbound talent pools we source from.
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| Country | EF EPI 2025 overall |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 575 (#26) |
| Brazil | 482 |
| Colombia | 480 |
| Global average | 488 |
| Mexico | 440 (#103) |
“When a team needs Eastern-time coverage and Spanish for part of the book, Colombia is often the cleanest fit. We still test every SDR on a live cold call in English — and in Spanish if the role needs both — before anyone reaches your shortlist.”
Jesse Wright, Co-Founder, TalentigeCalling hours: your US day in Bogotá time
For most East Coast teams, Colombia gives you a normal local day. Central and Mountain time are still covered with a later start. Pacific coverage is an afternoon-into-evening shift; we only shortlist people who agree to your exact hours in writing.
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| US time zone | US 9:00–17:00 in Bogotá (US standard time) | During US daylight time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 09:00–17:00 (same clock) | 08:00–16:00 |
| Central | 10:00–18:00 | 09:00–17:00 |
| Mountain | 11:00–19:00 | 10:00–18:00 |
| Pacific | 12:00–20:00 | 11:00–19:00 |
What an SDR in Colombia costs
Pay sits in the same $1,300–$1,900 band as Mexico and Argentina, so the choice is usually about hours and languages rather than price. Against a US hire, clients typically save 72%.
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| Hire | Per month (USD) | Per 12 months (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| US SDR, fully loaded | ~$9,500 | ~$114,000 |
| Full-time SDR in Colombia (Talentige) | $1,300–$1,900 | $15,600–$22,800 |
Those are pay figures. With Talentige you pay nothing until you hire, then a one-time placement fee by role, or you can choose a monthly all-inclusive plan instead; see pricing. For a full breakdown of US costs, read how much an SDR costs or compare offshore SDR costs.
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Your SDR is a full-time member of your team, not a call-centre seat shared with other clients. A typical scope:
How we find and test SDRs in Colombia
- Intake callYour ICP, offer, calling hours, tools and languages.
- SourcingWe approach SDRs with outbound experience in Bogotá, Medellín and Barranquilla.
- TestingWritten and spoken English, Spanish if needed, and a live cold call using your pitch.
- Shortlist and hireYou interview tested finalists in 5–8 days and usually hire in 1–2 weeks.
Use our SDR interview questions and scorecard for your final round. We also handle the contractor agreement, international payment in your currency and time tracking. For broader Colombia hiring, see hire talent in Colombia.
Colombia, Mexico or Argentina?
All three are bilingual English-Spanish markets we recruit SDRs from. Here’s how they differ:
| Colombia | Mexico | Argentina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical monthly pay (Talentige) | $1,300–$1,900 | $1,300–$1,900 | $1,300–$1,900 |
| Time zone | UTC−5, no DST | UTC−6, no DST | UTC−3, no DST |
| US Eastern 9–5 (standard time) | 09:00–17:00 local | 08:00–16:00 local | 11:00–19:00 local |
| Calling languages | English + Spanish | English + Spanish | English + Spanish |
| EF EPI 2025 (country average) | 480 | 440 | 575 |
| Best fit | US Eastern teams; bilingual Spanish outbound | All US zones; bilingual Spanish outbound | East Coast teams; highest LatAm EF average |
| Deep dive | This page | SDRs in Mexico | SDRs in Argentina |
EF EPI scores are country averages, not the level of the candidates we shortlist; every SDR is tested individually. See every option on hire an SDR by country.
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From intake to first meetings in Colombia
Colombia works especially well when your buyers sit on US Eastern time and you need English plus Spanish on the same seat. The process is the same discipline we use in Mexico and Argentina: live cold-call testing before you meet anyone, then a shortlist you can score with our SDR interview questions.
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| Milestone | Timing |
|---|---|
| Shortlist | 5–8 days |
| Hire | 1–2 weeks |
| First meetings | Usually within 2 weeks of start |
Because Bogotá is on UTC−5 all year, an Eastern 9-to-5 is a normal local day in winter. That reduces burnout compared with forcing late-night Pacific coverage from farther east. If you also need French for Canada or France, pair a Colombia SDR with a Morocco SDR or a Morocco sales rep for closing.
What the annual gap looks like
Pay in Colombia sits in the same $1,300–$1,900 monthly band as Mexico and Argentina. Against a fully loaded US SDR near $9,500 a month, the annual gap is large even before you count recruiting time you avoid.
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| Per year (USD) | |
|---|---|
| US SDR fully loaded | ~$114,000 |
| Colombia SDR pay (mid of $1,300–$1,900) | ~$19,200 |
With Talentige you still pay nothing until you hire. After you hire, choose a one-time placement fee by role or a monthly all-inclusive plan — see pricing. For country-by-country context, use hire an SDR by country.
Risks we design out before shortlist
- Hours mismatch. Every finalist agrees to your exact shift in writing.
- English that looks fine on a résumé. We test on a live cold call with your pitch.
- CRM silence. We screen for HubSpot, Salesforce or Pipedrive hygiene in the work sample.
- Spanish-only default. If you need bilingual outbound, we test both languages.
Outbound into the US must follow US telemarketing rules (FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule and FCC rules). Your SDR follows your lists, scripts and do-not-call process.
Questions about hiring SDRs in Colombia
How much does an SDR in Colombia cost?
Full-time SDRs in Colombia typically earn $1,300–$1,900 a month through Talentige, the same band as Mexico and Argentina. A US SDR costs about $9,500 a month fully loaded, and clients typically save 72% compared with a US hire.
What hours will my Colombian SDR work?
Your hours. Bogotá is on UTC−5 all year, so a US Eastern 9-to-5 matches Bogotá’s clock in winter and runs 08:00–16:00 local when the US is on daylight time. We only shortlist candidates who agree to your exact shift in writing.
Can the SDR call in Spanish too?
Yes. Colombian SDRs speak native Spanish, so they can work Spanish-speaking accounts in the US or Latin America alongside English outbound. We test both languages if you need both.
How fast can I hire?
You get a shortlist of tested SDRs in 5–8 days and usually hire in 1–2 weeks. Our SDRs are usually booking meetings within 2 weeks of starting.
Colombia or Mexico for SDRs?
Pay is in the same band. Mexico sits on UTC−6 and suits teams that need more Pacific coverage; Colombia sits on UTC−5 and lines up with Eastern time for more of the year. We recommend a market on the free call once we know your buyers and hours.
Is the SDR my employee?
Your SDR works full-time only for your company, in your CRM and under your sales leader, as an independent contractor. We handle the contractor agreement, international payment in your currency and time tracking.
What if the SDR isn’t a fit?
Every placement has a 90-day replacement guarantee, and 81% of our placements are still on the team after 12 months.
Do you also hire sales reps who close, not just SDRs?
Yes. See hire remote sales representatives for closers, or sales reps in Morocco when you need English-French coverage.
Related SDR guides
Sources
- EF Education First, EF English Proficiency Index 2025, country scores for Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. ef.com/epi
- timeanddate.com, Time zone in Bogotá, Colombia (COT, UTC−5, no daylight saving time). timeanddate.com
- The Bridge Group, SDR Models, Motions & Metrics: 2025 Research Report: median SDR on-target earnings $80,000. bridgegroupinc.com
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation – June 2026: private-industry wages 70.0% of total compensation cost. bls.gov
- Talentige placement data: 1,750 hires for 483 clients since 2015; shortlist in 5–8 days; hire in 1–2 weeks; clients typically save 72% vs. a US hire; 81% of placements still on the team after 12 months; SDR pay $1,300–$1,900 a month in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina; every SDR candidate tested on live cold calls.
Which Colombian cities do you recruit SDRs from?
Primarily Bogotá, Medellín and Barranquilla — markets with deep BPO and outbound talent. We source to your hours and languages, not to a single city quota.
Can I hire more than one SDR in Colombia?
Yes. Many teams start with one bilingual SDR and add a second seat after the first is booking meetings. We use the same testing rubric for every seat.
How does Colombia compare to Argentina for SDRs?
Pay is in the same $1,300–$1,900 band. Colombia aligns more tightly with US Eastern time; Argentina sits on UTC−3 and has the higher country-average EF EPI score. We recommend on the free call once we know your buyers and hours.