Comparison of the IT markets of Ukraine and the USA: salaries! expenses! taxes! and opportunities for career growth and remote work.
When it comes to IT! the American and Ukrainian labor markets have their own characteristics. Over the past 15 years of living in the US and working in IT! I have seen how these markets are changing! and I want to share a comparison. This will help IT in the USA and you understand where it is better to start or continue your career! especially for those planning to go into IT. After a period of rapid growth! the IT industry has faced challenges. According to The Page ! in 2024 there will be a decrease in the number of vacancies! especially telegram data for beginners. This is due to economic instability and cost optimization by companies. However! the demand for experienced specialists remains stable! especially in the areas of cybersecurity! artificial intelligence! and cloud technologies.
Salaries in IT: Ukraine vs USA
Ukraine
In 2024! the median salary of Ukrainian IT specialists decreased slightly. According to DOU ! the median IT in the USA and salary of developers is $3!300 per month! which is $135 less than in the previous period. Salaries depend on specialization and experience (amount per year):
Junior Developer : $8!400–$14!400
Middle Developer : $24!000–$36!000
Senior Developer : $48!000–$60!000
USA
In the US! salaries are much higher! but vary by state and will it be mandatory for banks to provide company. According to ITVDN ! average annual salaries are:
Software Engineer : $100!000–$130!000
Data Scientist : $120!000–$150!000
DevOps Engineer : $110!000–$140!000
As we can see! the difference in wages is significant! but the standard of living is also different. And now I’m talking not only about housing costs! but also about taxes. In Ukraine! IT specialists choose a form of entrepreneurship! which allows them to pay 5% tax and SSC about $50 per month. In the USA! the tax system is much more complicated. In addition to the federal tax! which can reach 37%! depending on the lack data state! local taxes are added! which can increase the total tax burden to 25-45%. Accordingly – in the States! yes! incomes are higher! but taxes are also higher.