Narayan AmmachchiA growing number of tech professionals are pursuing new job opportunities, driven by dissatisfaction and burnout, according to a survey by Dice, a DHI Group division.
Key findings reveal that 47% of tech workers actively sought new roles in 2024, a sharp rise from 29% in 2023.
Burnout and dissatisfaction over compensation remain significant concerns, with 59% feeling underpaid—the highest percentage recorded in the survey’s history.
While tech salaries rose 1.2% to an average of $112,521, companies cutting benefits and fostering toxic work environments have exacerbated dissatisfaction.
Burnout is 3.3 times more common among those planning to switch employers, with “toxic work environments” and “unfair pay” cited as the leading causes.
Interestingly, despite a dip in confidence—only 40% feel assured about securing a favorable role—job searches continue to surge. Nearly 67% of professionals considered a job change in 2024, up from 60% in 2023.
Big Tech remains a strong draw, with 21% preferring roles in leading tech companies for their prestige, financial incentives, and innovative environments.
This growing disconnect between confidence and action underscores the pressing need for better workplace conditions and compensation in the tech industry.
Dice surveyed 2,835 professionals between Aug. 30 and Nov. 6, 2024.
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