In ‘Global Analysis,’ the third chapter of our guide, we present a comprehensive analysis of the software development industry, drawing from our extensive data collected during 2022-2023. This chapter offers an in-depth look into various global trends, including:
- Top-Paying Countries: Identifying countries where software engineers earn the highest salaries.
- Programming Language Talent Pools: Analyzing the size of talent pools for different programming languages, both globally and specifically within the US.
- Salary Trends by Language: Examining the programming languages that command the highest salaries worldwide and in the US.
- Job Availability: Ranking European countries and US states based on the abundance of software development jobs.
The chapter culminates with a dynamic bubble chart that integrates data on global salaries, job vacancies, and the quality of life index to pinpoint the most lucrative and livable countries for software developers and IT specialists in 2023.
Moreover, we delve into the 10 highest paying programming languages of 2023, highlighting those that are accessible to beginners and offer high rewards in 2024. This segment reveals languages that can be mastered within three months by novices, and even faster—within 2 to 6 weeks—by those with existing Java, C, or C++ expertise.