Where are US companies hiring globally? A March 2026 snapshot

As the business world moves into Q2 2026, hiring patterns are starting to settle after a slower start to the year. But one thing remains clear: US companies are continuing to build global teams across multiple regions at once.

To understand how this is playing out, we looked at cross-border hiring activity on the Remote platform, based on where active employees are currently employed across thousands of companies.

Here’s what we found.

Where US companies are hiring internationally

Right now, the most common countries where US companies are employing talent (through Remote) are:

1. The Philippines
2. Canada
3. India
4. United Kingdom
5. Mexico
6. Brazil
7. Argentina
8. Spain
9. Colombia
10. Germany

This data suggests several things:

1. Hiring aligns with where companies operate and expand

The UK, Germany, Spain, and Canada are markets where US companies often have a significant number of customers, partners, or business operations. Unsurprisingly, hiring in these locations is often tied to supporting that presence.

2. Latin America supports closer working hour alignment

Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia share overlapping working hours with much of the US, which makes day-to-day coordination easier for teams across borders.

3. India and the Philippines remain consistently represented

These popular markets have been part of many companies’ global hiring strategies for years, and they continue to show up as core locations where teams are being built across a range of roles.

4. Canada remains closely linked to US hiring patterns

Canada stands out due to its geographic proximity and similar business environment to the US, making it a common extension for US-based teams.

What are the key takeaways?

There are a few practical takeaways from this March 2026 data:

• US companies are building teams across multiple regions simultaneously, rather than concentrating on a single market.
• Geographic proximity and working hour alignment continue to shape where teams are being built.
• Europe, Latin America, and Asia each play distinct roles in how companies expand internationally.
  

For companies, this reflects a more consistent approach to building teams across borders, while for professionals, it’s a reminder that opportunities are not limited to employers in their own country.

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