Market analysis: who pays IT specialists the most in Kazakhstan in 2025-2026

The figures in the article are provided as estimated market ranges, based on open research and data from career platforms.

Kaspi.kz

Kaspi.kz remains one of the highest-paying employers in the country. The company operates as a large-scale technological ecosystem with high engineering workload, which directly impacts compensation levels.

Middle-level specialists here typically earn between 1,500,000 and 2,500,000 tenge. Senior engineers earn between 3,000,000 and 5,000,000 tenge. In some product teams, income levels can be even higher depending on the role and area of responsibility.

inDrive

inDrive operates as an international product company with Kazakhstani roots and targets the global market, which influences its compensation system.

Middle-level engineers earn between 1,500,000 and 2,500,000 tenge. Senior specialists earn between 3,000,000 and 5,000,000 tenge and above in product and engineering divisions.

Freedom Holding Corp.

Freedom Holding Corp. develops FinTech and digital products, competing for engineers with banks and large ecosystems.

Income for Middle-level specialists here ranges from 1,200,000 to 2,200,000 tenge. Senior specialists earn between 2,500,000 and 4,000,000 tenge.

Yandex Qazaqstan

Yandex Qazaqstan operates according to international engineering standards and actively competes for specialists in backend, machine learning, and infrastructure.

Middle-level engineers earn between 1,500,000 and 3,000,000 tenge. Senior-level positions reach between 3,000,000 and 6,000,000 tenge depending on the direction and complexity of tasks.

Kolesa Group

Kolesa Group develops its own products and services, maintaining a strong engineering team within the local market.

Middle-level specialists earn between 1,200,000 and 2,000,000 tenge. Senior engineers earn between 2,500,000 and 4,000,000 tenge.

ChocoChoco

ChocoChoco operates in the e-commerce and FoodTech segments and actively scales its products, which is reflected in the growth of engineering teams and compensation levels.

Middle-level engineers earn between 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 tenge. Senior specialists earn between 2,000,000 and 3,500,000 tenge.

EPAM Kazakhstan

EPAM Systems represents the international outsourcing segment. Here, compensation is more structured and grows more smoothly compared to product companies.

Middle-level engineers earn between 900,000 and 1,500,000 tenge. Senior specialists earn between 1,500,000 and 2,500,000 tenge.

How the Market Works

The market can be conditionally divided into three levels. The top segment consists of product and international companies where salaries approach global levels. The middle segment is occupied by local FinTech and product companies. Outsourcing and enterprise sectors stand apart and more often offer process stability rather than maximum income.

Source: People Consulting, Astana Hub