Global occupation outlook

Information technology careers across 24 destination markets.

Software, cloud, cybersecurity, data and digital-product roles across sponsor-led and skilled migration markets.

24 markets compared 5 role examples Local-currency salary bands
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Role family

Roles included in this comparison.

01Software developer
02Cloud engineer
03Cybersecurity analyst
04Data analyst
05Product manager

Country comparison

Demand, salary and route signals for it and digital.

HRA bands support shortlisting. Employer pay varies by city, seniority, hours, licence and benefits.
DestinationDemand readingSalary planning bandOfficial sourceOutlook
CA
CanadaHealthcare · Technology
Strong demand
CAD 63k-137kAnnual gross planning band
AU
AustraliaHealthcare · Engineering
Strong demand
AUD 80k-165kAnnual gross planning band
DE
GermanyTechnology · Engineering
Strong demand
EUR 48k-103kAnnual gross planning band
GB
UKHealthcare · Technology
Strong demand
GBP 32k-89kAnnual gross planning band
US
USATechnology · Healthcare
Strong demand
USD 63k-171kAnnual gross planning band
SG
SingaporeTechnology · Finance
Strong demand
SGD 55k-150kAnnual gross planning band
IE
IrelandTechnology · Healthcare
Strong demand
EUR 43k-97kAnnual gross planning band
NL
NetherlandsTechnology · Engineering
Strong demand
EUR 48k-103kAnnual gross planning band
FI
FinlandTechnology · Engineering
Strong demand
EUR 41k-87kAnnual gross planning band
AE
UAEHospitality · Finance
Active demand
AED 103k-342kAnnual gross planning band
FR
FranceEngineering · Technology
Active demand
EUR 39k-87kAnnual gross planning band
AT
AustriaEngineering · Technology
Active demand
EUR 41k-87kAnnual gross planning band
PT
PortugalTechnology · Hospitality
Active demand
EUR 27k-68kAnnual gross planning band
ES
SpainTechnology · Hospitality
Active demand
EUR 30k-74kAnnual gross planning band
SE
SwedenTechnology · Engineering
Active demand
SEK 479k-1mAnnual gross planning band
NO
NorwayEngineering · Healthcare
Active demand
NOK 570k-1.1mAnnual gross planning band
LU
LuxembourgFinance · Technology
Active demand
EUR 55k-120kAnnual gross planning band
BE
BelgiumEngineering · Healthcare
Active demand
EUR 43k-93kAnnual gross planning band
MT
MaltaHospitality · Finance
Active demand
EUR 27k-68kAnnual gross planning band
PL
PolandTechnology · Engineering
Active demand
PLN 80k-251kAnnual gross planning band
DK
DenmarkHealthcare · Engineering
Active demand
DKK 479k-1mAnnual gross planning band
NZ
New ZealandHealthcare · Engineering
Selective
NZD 63k-135kAnnual gross planning band
IT
ItalyEngineering · Hospitality
Selective
EUR 30k-74kAnnual gross planning band
CH
SwitzerlandFinance · Healthcare
Selective
CHF 74k-160kAnnual gross planning band

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  • Role-specific technical stack
  • System design and delivery evidence
  • English communication
  • Portfolio or project outcomes

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  • Detailed CV
  • Degree and transcripts
  • Employment references
  • Portfolio or repository links
  • Certifications where relevant

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