In 2023, the European software publishing sector saw significant variability in wages and salaries across different countries. France led with the highest value at 5.37 billion euros, indicating a strong software industry presence. The Netherlands witnessed the most substantial year-on-year growth at 22.01%, while Greece experienced a noticeable decrease of 11.15%. Other top growth countries included Romania, Finland, and Serbia, showing double-digit increases. In contrast, countries like Iceland and Lithuania displayed declines.
Future trends to watch in European software publishing wages include technological innovation's impact on pay scales, increased demand for tech talent potentially pushing wages upward, and regional disparities driven by investment variability and talent availability across Europe.
Top countries in Wages and Salaries of Software Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 5,370 | 2023 | +3.86% | +2.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 1,220 | 2023 | +7.4% | +8.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,090 | 2023 | +3.02% | +2.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 756.4 | 2023 | +13.61% | +16.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 730.8 | 2023 | +6.45% | +7.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 726.2 | 2023 | +2.27% | +1.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 613.5 | 2023 | +0.29% | -0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 561.6 | 2023 | +13.55% | +14.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 383 | 2023 | +2.16% | +1.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 286.5 | 2023 | +5.14% | +6.86% | View data |
