90% of IT companies in Kazakhstan plan to increase their workforce.

EY Kazakhstan conducted a review of salaries and compensation with a focus on the IT sector in Kazakhstan. In 2023, about 90% of IT companies in Kazakhstan planned to increase or maintain their workforce.

The average starting monthly salary for entry-level specialists increased by 50,000 tenge this year. At the same time, overall salary growth in the industry remained at last year's level, ranging from 8% to 11%, according to the study.

The IT sector is one of the most dynamic industries in modern business. The IT market in Kazakhstan is characterized by a diversity of practices and approaches to work. Companies in Kazakhstan must compete for talent not only in the local market.

They strive to attract and retain top specialists, offering a variety of benefit packages. These include a grading system, discretionary bonuses, performance-based KPI bonuses, long-term incentives, and additional bonuses.

Source: kz.kursiv.media