How much does a full-time Odoo developer cost?

Steps

1. Benchmark titles on salary sites filtering ERP and Odoo keywords.
2. Adjust for seniority: junior ORM vs architect leading upgrades.
3. Include bonuses, healthcare, 401k, and equipment in loaded model.
4. Add recruiting agency fee if applicable—often fifteen to twenty-five percent.
5. Compare three-year TCO against outsourced flat monthly programs.
6. Budget training for new Odoo versions every two years.
7. Plan contractor bench for peaks instead of permanent headcount if variable.

Common mistakes

• Budgeting salary only without benefits and payroll tax.
• Expecting one dev to master accounting, MRP, and marketing website.
• No budget for conferences or OCA contribution time.
• Underpaying and losing hire after rescue completes.
• Comparing US FTE to offshore hourly without overlap hours.

Odoo version notes

Salary data shifts yearly; Odoo skill premium applies over generic Python roles in 16–18 job market. Enterprise experience commands higher band. The ERP Firm flat fees aim to beat unpredictable hourly stacks for mid-market manufacturers.

When to bring in help

If the fix touches custom modules, regulated traceability, or production outages, a focused rescue sprint beats months of trial and error. See our Odoo service.

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