IT Salaries Guide: The CEE Region [2025 Edition]

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Don’t wait for the best tech specialists to find you. Go where the talent is!

With over 90% of global organisations predicting IT skills shortages by 2026, now is the time to act. The CEE IT Salaries Guide 2025 gives you the data and insights to hire smarter, faster, and more affordably.

 

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Why CEE should
be on your radar

By 2026, the global IT skills shortage could cost businesses $5.5 trillion. Hiring top tech talent gets tougher everywhere. So, is Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) still the go-to destination for IT recruitment? Absolutely. And here's why:

  • Over 1 million tech professionals specialising in AI, DevOps, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
  • Poland alone is home to 494,000 software engineers, making it one of Europe’s largest talent hubs.
  • Ukraine adds another 300,000 engineers, including 1,500 AI specialists, plus expertise in cybersecurity and QA.

With rising global demand for niche roles, the CEE region provides both greater affordability and world-class expertise. Salaries here are 30-50% lower than in the US and some Western European countries, helping you maintain high-quality delivery while optimising costs.

Take a look inside

Our guide goes beyond salary benchmarks. It also brings you the latest insights into attracting top tech talent, tackling market challenges, and navigating trends that impact skills demand.

 

Download the guide now and gain access to:

 

  • Complete salary benchmarks Explore detailed Cost to Company data for the 10 most in-demand tech roles, from software engineers to DevOps specialists, across Ukraine, Poland, and Bulgaria.

  • Technology and consumer trends – Learn why demand for roles like AI engineers is set to grow 40% by 2027.

  • Hiring best practises – Discover strategies that deliver a 95.7% retention rate, helping you reduce turnover costs.

  • Tech teams cost comparison See how a team built in Ukraine costs €377,760 annually, compared to €758,527 in the US.

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QA

QA
Engineers

Check every project for bugs and errors and deliver exceptional user experiences with top-notch QA talent.

Poland: Employer costs start at €2,620 for mid-level QA engineers and rise to €7,320 for senior professionals.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Engineers

Improve your defences with cybersecurity experts skilled in threat detection and risk management.

Ukraine: Employer costs range from €2,235 for mid-levels to €7,795 for experienced professionals.

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AI

Data/ML/AI
Engineers

Use AI and machine learning expertise to drive smarter decision-making and streamline complex processes.

Bulgaria: Mid-level engineers cost €2,875, scaling up to €7,370 for senior talent.

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