The wages and salaries in the software publishing industry in Italy exhibited fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, peaking notably in 2016 with a value of 79.0 million euros. From 2021 onwards, salaries showed a moderate upward trend, with a 4.18% increase year-on-year in 2023, indicating a slight recovery compared to the previous lows. The CAGR over the last five years leading to 2023 was 0.27%. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 predicts a relatively stable trend with a marginal decline, indicated by a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.15%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impact of digital transformation and emerging technologies on salary structures.
Influence of remote work trends in the post-pandemic era on wages.
Effects of Italy’s economic conditions and policies on the software industry.