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Hristina Karaba
Head of Recruiting, EdTech Platform Lerna
She has been in the recruitment business for 5 years, so she knows what salaries were offered during the golden age of IT development and what is happening in the market now.
Works on processes and improving the recruitment process. Manages a team of 5 recruiters. We develop and implement regulations for recruitment. Prepares analytical reports on the results of the department's work.
She has been in the recruitment business for 5 years, so she knows what salaries were offered during the golden age of IT development and what is happening in the market now.
Works on processes and improving the recruitment process. Manages a team of 5 recruiters. We develop and implement personnel selection policies. We prepare analytical reports on the department's performance.
What the statistics say
The demand for specialists is growing every day. A couple of years ago, everyone went to brick-and-mortar stores, but now they order goods from marketplaces. More and more people are using the Internet, buying goods online, and companies are automating processes with the help of software.
The reduction in the number of workers with low salaries of up to $400 also indicates positive changes in the sector. In May 2024, there were approximately 2,800 such employees, a 43% decrease compared to 2023.
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Find out moreWhat influences income and who gets paid more
An IT specialist's success is influenced not only by skills and experience. Other factors also play a decisive role:
- City. According to Belstat, the average salary of a programmer in Minsk is about $2,000, and in the Brest region - about $1,500;
- Specialization and programming language. Developers who work with popular programming languages usually receive higher salaries. For example, a Java developer in Belarus currently earns about $2,500, while a web developer earns about $1,800.
For comparison, we provide the following statistics:Habr Careers for Russia. The median salary for Objective-C developers reached $3,700, while Kotlin developers earn around $3,000.
- Company.For example, two vacancies for a frontend developer with similar responsibilities and the required experience are offered different salaries. At MetaEra — from $1,200, and at OOO Epp Fork — from $1,500 to $2,200.
What's more profitable: comparing salaries by field and programming language
The Skillbox.by editorial team analyzed programmer salaries based on their specialization and programming language. They also found out how the salaries of testers, developers, and managers differ. We found out which programming languages pay the most: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, Go, and others.
TOP IT specialties by median salary:
No. 1. PHP Developer — salary: approximately $1,150. Programmers work with website and web application databases. Here's what employers expect from a candidate for this specialty:
No. 2. QA engineers— salaries around $700. They test and control product quality at all stages. Here are the requirements indicated in vacancies:employers:
No. 3. 1C Programmer— salary is about $900. Develops business logic in the 1C programming language. We found a vacancy for a 1C programmer in Minsk at in Minsk. The employer sets forth the following requirements when hiring:
But salary depends not only on specialization. The technologies used are important for the job. Here is a list of programming languages and platforms, knowledge of which brings in more income.
No. 1. Java— used for developing software and applications. At the time of writing, 202 vacancies are open on rabota.by.
No. 2. .NET is a platform developed by Microsoft to simplify software creation. There are now 130 vacancies open on rabota.by.
No. 3. Python— used in machine learning, website and application development. We found 315 open positions on rabota.by.
What does the future hold for programmers?
The development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain is leading to an increase in demand for these specialists. Neural networks help automate routine tasks. This means that more IT specialists are needed who can develop and implement technology.
For example, programmers working with artificial intelligence create systems that analyze data and predict results. Such skills will be in demand in various fields: from medicine to finance. Machine learning specialists are needed to create algorithms that help teach computers to solve complex problems.
What the experts think
According to Belstat, there will be changes in salaries in the Belarusian IT sector in 2024. In February, the average salary of specialists was $2,234, which is 3% more than in January.
Experts predict that the dynamics of salaries in IT will fluctuate throughout the year. A gradual increase in salaries is expected depending on exchange rates and the demand for IT specialists.
Useful materials from the editors of Skillbox.by
Salary is not the only factor that determines success in the IT field. Skill development, finding interesting projects, teamwork and continuous learning are also important.
To increase your income in 2024, you need to pay attention to:
- Development of popular programming languages. Python, JavaScript and Java are in demand in many areas;
- Deepening into specialization. For example, developing in mobile app development, machine learning, or cybersecurity;
- Advanced training. Completing courses and obtaining certificates increases the value of programmers in the labor market.
And for those who are just starting out in IT, the Skillbox.by editorial team has compiled a list of useful materials:
Telegram channels:
- Typical Programmer — a community of programmers with useful materials and guides on programming;
- Programmer's Library | programming, coding, development — reviews of books and lectures on IT.
Literature:
- "Grocking Algorithms: A Complete Guide for Programmers and the Curious"Aditya Bhargava is one of the most popular books on algorithms;
- "The Programmer's Way" by John Sonmez - this book explains what a programmer's job is;
- "The Art of Computer Programming" by Donald Knuth— about software development and the basic concepts of programming.
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