Tech Industry Employment Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Tech Industry Employment Statistics

Job openings for software roles may be concentrated, but the labor market still looks tight, with 5.7% year over year growth in US employment for computer and mathematical occupations and only 1.0% of total employment in those categories as of May 2023. You will also see what is driving hiring and pay, from 63% of organizations reporting unfilled AI roles to median data scientist pay of $108,020 and cybersecurity demand outpacing supply by 3.1 times.

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Key Statistics

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5.7% year-over-year growth in U.S. employment for computer and mathematical occupations in 2023 (from the prior year).

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4,975,000 people employed in computer and mathematical occupations in the United States (2023).

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19.5% of all STEM workers in the United States were in computer and mathematical occupations (2022).

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3.1% of the U.S. workforce were employed in information technology occupations (2023).

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1.0% of total U.S. employment was in computer and mathematical occupation categories, showing tight labor demand (May 2023 share).

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4.7% of U.S. technology workers reported being unemployed in 2023 (unemployment rate for IT occupation group).

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11.3% annual growth in job openings for data scientists in the United States (2021–2023 trend).

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3.1x more demand than supply for cybersecurity skills in the U.S. (global skills gap ratio).

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63% of organizations reported having an unfilled AI-related role in 2023 (survey of hiring).

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58% of tech employers increased use of contingent workers in 2023 (staffing demand).

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7.4% share of U.S. job openings for technology roles were concentrated in software-related positions (JOLTS structure, 2023).

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2.6 million U.S. residents were employed in IT-related jobs in 2023 (IT occupational employment series).

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The median pay for data scientists in the U.S. was $108,020 (2023).

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The median pay for information security analysts in the U.S. was $120,360 (2023).

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The median pay for computer systems analysts in the U.S. was $99,270 (2023).

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The median pay for database administrators and architects in the U.S. was $108,020 (2023).

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In 2023, 77% of technology employees reported receiving variable compensation (bonus/stock) (survey share).

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Amazon paid an average base salary of about $142,000 for software engineering roles in 2023 (salary database average).

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Google software engineers had an average base salary of about $170,000 in 2023 (salary database average).

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Meta software engineers averaged about $195,000 base salary in 2023 (salary database average).

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The average advertised tech salary in the UK was £50,000 in 2024 (job ad salary index).

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12.9% of the U.S. technology workforce is Black or African American (2023 ACS-based estimates).

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25.5% of the U.S. technology workforce is Hispanic or Latino (2023 ACS-based estimates).

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27.6% of U.S. STEM workers are women (2022).

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26% of software developers in the U.S. are women (2022).

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people represent 9.2% of the U.S. workforce, including tech (Gallup estimate for 2022).

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In 2024, 33% of tech workers reported belonging to an underrepresented group (survey).

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In 2023, 48% of U.S. college graduates with CS degrees were men aged 18–24 (gender distribution measure).

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30% of U.S. knowledge workers were fully remote in 2023 (BLS or survey estimate for remote).

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In 2023, 56% of U.S. tech workers reported hybrid work as their primary work arrangement (survey).

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In 2023, 39% of U.S. employees in the IT sector said they could work fully remote (survey).

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In 2024, 22% of U.S. tech companies reported adopting a four-day workweek pilot (survey share).

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In 2023, 61% of tech professionals used collaboration tools daily (survey).

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In 2024, 68% of tech managers reported increased productivity under hybrid work (survey).

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In 2023, 24% of tech workers reported being impacted by work-from-home policy changes (survey).

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2.1% year-over-year growth in U.S. employment for “Information Technology Occupations” in March 2024

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34% of senior tech leaders in the U.S. are women (2024 leadership representation benchmark)

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30% of IT professionals report using cloud services as part of their daily work in 2024 (survey share)

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22% of tech workers reported fully remote work in 2024 (share of respondents)

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Tech employment momentum is anything but steady. In March 2024, U.S. employment for Information Technology Occupations grew 2.1% year over year even as 4.7% of IT professionals reported being unemployed in 2023, and 63% of organizations said they still had an unfilled AI-related role. Let’s unpack what these shifts mean for who is hiring, what roles are hardest to staff, and how pay, flexibility, and workforce diversity are moving together.

Key Takeaways

  • 5.7% year-over-year growth in U.S. employment for computer and mathematical occupations in 2023 (from the prior year).
  • 4,975,000 people employed in computer and mathematical occupations in the United States (2023).
  • 19.5% of all STEM workers in the United States were in computer and mathematical occupations (2022).
  • 1.0% of total U.S. employment was in computer and mathematical occupation categories, showing tight labor demand (May 2023 share).
  • 4.7% of U.S. technology workers reported being unemployed in 2023 (unemployment rate for IT occupation group).
  • 11.3% annual growth in job openings for data scientists in the United States (2021–2023 trend).
  • The median pay for data scientists in the U.S. was $108,020 (2023).
  • The median pay for information security analysts in the U.S. was $120,360 (2023).
  • The median pay for computer systems analysts in the U.S. was $99,270 (2023).
  • 12.9% of the U.S. technology workforce is Black or African American (2023 ACS-based estimates).
  • 25.5% of the U.S. technology workforce is Hispanic or Latino (2023 ACS-based estimates).
  • 27.6% of U.S. STEM workers are women (2022).
  • 30% of U.S. knowledge workers were fully remote in 2023 (BLS or survey estimate for remote).
  • In 2023, 56% of U.S. tech workers reported hybrid work as their primary work arrangement (survey).
  • In 2023, 39% of U.S. employees in the IT sector said they could work fully remote (survey).

U.S. tech jobs are growing fast with tight hiring demand, rising AI and cybersecurity needs, and expanding hybrid work.

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Workforce Levels

15.7% year-over-year growth in U.S. employment for computer and mathematical occupations in 2023 (from the prior year).[1]
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24,975,000 people employed in computer and mathematical occupations in the United States (2023).[2]
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319.5% of all STEM workers in the United States were in computer and mathematical occupations (2022).[3]
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43.1% of the U.S. workforce were employed in information technology occupations (2023).[4]
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Workforce Levels Interpretation

In the Workforce Levels snapshot, computer and mathematical jobs grew 5.7% year over year in 2023 and employed 4,975,000 people in the United States, showing that this part of the tech workforce represents a substantial share of STEM at 19.5% and sits at 3.1% of the overall U.S. workforce in information technology occupations.

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Hiring And Demand

11.0% of total U.S. employment was in computer and mathematical occupation categories, showing tight labor demand (May 2023 share).[5]
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24.7% of U.S. technology workers reported being unemployed in 2023 (unemployment rate for IT occupation group).[6]
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311.3% annual growth in job openings for data scientists in the United States (2021–2023 trend).[7]
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43.1x more demand than supply for cybersecurity skills in the U.S. (global skills gap ratio).[8]
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563% of organizations reported having an unfilled AI-related role in 2023 (survey of hiring).[9]
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658% of tech employers increased use of contingent workers in 2023 (staffing demand).[10]
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77.4% share of U.S. job openings for technology roles were concentrated in software-related positions (JOLTS structure, 2023).[11]
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82.6 million U.S. residents were employed in IT-related jobs in 2023 (IT occupational employment series).[12]
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Hiring And Demand Interpretation

In the Hiring And Demand landscape, U.S. tech labor signals strong pressure as job openings are rising and unmet needs persist, with a 63% share of organizations reporting an unfilled AI-related role in 2023 and cybersecurity skills demand outpacing supply by 3.1 times.

Compensation

1The median pay for data scientists in the U.S. was $108,020 (2023).[13]
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2The median pay for information security analysts in the U.S. was $120,360 (2023).[14]
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3The median pay for computer systems analysts in the U.S. was $99,270 (2023).[15]
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4The median pay for database administrators and architects in the U.S. was $108,020 (2023).[16]
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5In 2023, 77% of technology employees reported receiving variable compensation (bonus/stock) (survey share).[17]
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6Amazon paid an average base salary of about $142,000 for software engineering roles in 2023 (salary database average).[18]
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7Google software engineers had an average base salary of about $170,000 in 2023 (salary database average).[19]
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8Meta software engineers averaged about $195,000 base salary in 2023 (salary database average).[20]
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9The average advertised tech salary in the UK was £50,000 in 2024 (job ad salary index).[21]
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Compensation Interpretation

In the compensation category, U.S. tech pay is notably high with median salaries like $120,360 for information security analysts in 2023, and 77% of technology employees also receive variable compensation such as bonuses or stock.

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Diversity And Inclusion

112.9% of the U.S. technology workforce is Black or African American (2023 ACS-based estimates).[22]
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225.5% of the U.S. technology workforce is Hispanic or Latino (2023 ACS-based estimates).[23]
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327.6% of U.S. STEM workers are women (2022).[24]
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426% of software developers in the U.S. are women (2022).[25]
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5Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people represent 9.2% of the U.S. workforce, including tech (Gallup estimate for 2022).[26]
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6In 2024, 33% of tech workers reported belonging to an underrepresented group (survey).[27]
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7In 2023, 48% of U.S. college graduates with CS degrees were men aged 18–24 (gender distribution measure).[28]
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Diversity And Inclusion Interpretation

The diversity picture in tech remains uneven, with women making up 26% of U.S. software developers and only 12.9% of the technology workforce being Black or African American, even as 33% of tech workers in 2024 say they belong to an underrepresented group.

Remote And Work Models

130% of U.S. knowledge workers were fully remote in 2023 (BLS or survey estimate for remote).[29]
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2In 2023, 56% of U.S. tech workers reported hybrid work as their primary work arrangement (survey).[30]
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3In 2023, 39% of U.S. employees in the IT sector said they could work fully remote (survey).[31]
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4In 2024, 22% of U.S. tech companies reported adopting a four-day workweek pilot (survey share).[32]
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5In 2023, 61% of tech professionals used collaboration tools daily (survey).[33]
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6In 2024, 68% of tech managers reported increased productivity under hybrid work (survey).[34]
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7In 2023, 24% of tech workers reported being impacted by work-from-home policy changes (survey).[35]
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Remote And Work Models Interpretation

Remote and work models are becoming the norm in U.S. tech as 56% of tech workers reported hybrid as their primary arrangement in 2023, with remote flexibility further reflected in 39% of IT employees saying they could work fully remote.

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Employment Levels

12.1% year-over-year growth in U.S. employment for “Information Technology Occupations” in March 2024[36]
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Employment Levels Interpretation

For the employment levels category, U.S. employment in Information Technology Occupations grew 2.1% year over year in March 2024, signaling steady expansion rather than stagnation.

Diversity & Equity

134% of senior tech leaders in the U.S. are women (2024 leadership representation benchmark)[37]
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Diversity & Equity Interpretation

In the U.S., women make up 34% of senior tech leaders in 2024, highlighting that diversity at the top of the tech industry remains a key equity challenge within Diversity and Equity efforts.

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Work Arrangement

130% of IT professionals report using cloud services as part of their daily work in 2024 (survey share)[38]
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222% of tech workers reported fully remote work in 2024 (share of respondents)[39]
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Work Arrangement Interpretation

In the work arrangement landscape for tech in 2024, daily cloud use is reported by 30% of IT professionals while 22% work fully remotely, showing a clear mix of distributed work patterns alongside cloud enabled workflows.

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