IT workers expect further salary increases of 5 to 30%

According to the "What about El Dorado" report by Just Join IT in collaboration with Experis, 70% of surveyed IT specialists experienced salary increases in 2023, though the market falls short of meeting their expectations. Despite a 26% decline in job offers for programmers and increased competition, entry-level candidates face a tough job market. The report reveals a 3-7.6% y/y median salary increase for all offers, with senior employees under employment contracts seeing the highest boost at PLN 21,000 gross. Despite the positive trends, the study underscores persistent gaps between real and expected earnings, particularly in GameDev and Data specializations.