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Tech Workers Are on the Move; Netherlands Tops List as Prime Destination, India Leads Tech Diaspora

Recent data reveals the Netherlands as the preferred hub, with Germany and Switzerland following closely.
PUBLISHED JAN 8, 2024
People work at computers | Getty Images | Photo by Sean Gallup
People work at computers | Getty Images | Photo by Sean Gallup

In a globalized job market, tech workers are increasingly crossing borders for career advancement and a better life. Recent insights from international moving company, Compare My Move shed light on the countries tech professionals are flocking to and departing from, based on lucrative opportunities and improved living standards, per ZDNET.

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Pexels/Chait Goli
Amsterdam, Netherlands | Pexels/Chait Goli

Leading the charge as the most sought-after destination is the Netherlands, boasting an estimated average annual salary of $80,000 for software engineers. The allure lies in favorable immigration policies, granting non-EU workers access to resident permits designed for "highly skilled migrants."

Cochem, Germany | Pexels/Kai Pilger
Cochem, Germany | Pexels/Kai Pilger

Germany claims the second spot, offering an annual salary of $73,700. The report highlights Germany's tech market, set to surge by $30 billion in the next five years, driven by businesses ramping up their software engineer workforce.

Zürich, Switzerland | Pexels/H. Emre
Zürich, Switzerland | Pexels/H. Emre

Despite being the fifth most popular destination, Switzerland tops the salary charts, averaging almost $120,000 annually. However, it comes with a caveat—the highest housing costs on the list, averaging a staggering $964,617 for a two-bedroom apartment.

Open plan office | Getty Images | Photo by Geoff Doran
Open plan office | Getty Images | Photo by Geoff Doran

While Europe dominates the list of tech migration hotspots, the departure board is led by India. Boasting the largest exodus of tech workers, India is followed by Nigeria, Russia, Pakistan, and Iran. The United States claims the tenth spot.

So, what's the primary driver behind this global tech migration? Salaries. Countries witnessing an exodus generally offer lower average annual incomes, with India at $10,000 and Nigeria at $7,500. Russia stands out with a relatively higher average of $67,500. An anomaly, Iran bucks the trend with a striking $131,000 annual salary, albeit drawn from a smaller pool of employees.

Securing the seventh spot, the United States remains a powerhouse for tech workers, offering an enticing annual salary of $111,000. Despite not topping the list, the US continues to attract global tech talent.

Sydney, NSW, Australia | Pexels/Rijan Hamidovic
Sydney, NSW, Australia | Pexels/Rijan Hamidovic

With annual salaries ranging from $73,700 to $80,000, Australia, Denmark, and Belgium offer a blend of professional opportunities and a comfortable standard of living.

In an era where remote work and global opportunities intersect, tech professionals are recalibrating their coordinates, seeking career growth and an enhanced quality of life. As the global tech diaspora continues to evolve, these trends provide a fascinating glimpse into the interconnected world of technology and talent mobility. It is important to factor in the cost of living when assessing salary figures in different countries and planning a migration. Exorbitant housing costs counterbalance Switzerland's high earnings whereas Belgium emerges as the most affordable market with an average housing cost of $222,000.

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