One of the strongest sectors in Boston, the tech industry continues to make tremendous strides and growth in 2022 despite the uncertainty of the national economy. Unemployment rates are below pre-pandemic levels and the increased acceptance of remote work, IT workers continue to have many choices on what and where they want to work - but the hyper-growth of salaries has slowed. Motion's 2023 Boston Tech Salary Guide the deep insights tech leaders and professionals through the data to give tech leaders and technologists in-depth insights into the most pressing topics inside the tech industry, including:
In addition to market insider information that 30 years of experience deep inside the tech recruiting world brings, our 2023 Boston Tech Salary Guide includes in-depth compensation averages for hundreds of IT job titles. As always, our goal is to provide you with the data and insights you need to make the right decisions in the tech job market and have the proper expectations when hiring top IT talent.
"For junior-level workers in the tech community, 2023 will be the year of contracting. With some companies looking to reduce costs, contracting will become a way for those getting their start in IT to get their foot in the door and establish experience. Those that thrive in that environment will then have their options open to be full-time or to continue on as a contractor in new positions."
Vice President
Boston companies that embrace the hybrid office model in 2023 will be the ones that continue to grow. Candidates are looking for the freedom of working from home while still having the opportunity for monthly or quarterly office visits for project planning and whiteboarding. By hiring regionally instead of nationally, businesses can give workers that opportunity while avoiding logistical issues.
Executive Director
"In 2023, job seekers will be forced to improve their business IQ to find the right role to grow their career. While it's still a great time to be in tech, venture capitalists are starting to be more discerning with their money, so when deciding on a job, candidates will have to go beyond a big salary and look at a business's fundamentals to see if there are any red flags."
Vice President