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 about international companies hiring in the US?

Hiring patterns go both ways, of course, and according to our data, the top countries hiring US-based employees (through Remote) are:

1. The UK
2. The Netherlands
3. Germany
4. Sweden
5. Canada
6. Australia
7. Ireland
8. Switzerland
9. Cyprus
10. Denmark

So, what does this mean?

1. Europe accounts for most of the hiring activity

Most of the countries on this list are in Europe, suggesting that European companies are more actively hiring US-based employees as part of their broader hiring strategies.

2. Smaller markets are more likely to hire internationally

Countries like Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, and Cyprus have smaller domestic talent pools, which can make international hiring a practical way to access top additional talent.

3. The Netherlands and Ireland reflect established business hubs

Both countries are common locations for international headquarters or regional operations, which often correlates with broader, cross-border hiring.

4. English-speaking markets remain prominent

The appearance of the UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia reflect how shared language and business norms can simplify cross-border hiring and collaboration.

Interestingly, a few countries show up on both of these lists (most notably the UK, Canada, and Germany), suggesting strong commercial ties where companies operate across both regions.

What are the key takeaways?

Ultimately, this most recent data suggests that:

• 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.
• Cross-border hiring into the US is particularly strong in European markets.

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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