As of 2023, the employment in the US computer programming and consultancy services sector was approximately 2.6 million units. The forecasts suggest a consistent upward trend with employment expected to reach 2.66 million in 2024, 2.73 million in 2025, 2.78 million in 2026, 2.82 million in 2027, and 2.85 million in 2028, reflecting steady growth in this sector.
Year-on-year growth rates are as follows: approximately 2.6% from 2023 to 2024, 2.6% from 2024 to 2025, 1.8% from 2025 to 2026, 1.4% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.1% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate over the five-year period is projected to be around 1.86%.
Future trends to watch for include the continued rise in demand for specialized IT skills, the impact of AI and automation, and evolving cybersecurity needs, which may significantly influence employment opportunities and sector dynamics.
