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Robert Half has released its 2027 IT salary forecast. According to a report by heise online on October 23, 2026, the forecast shows that IT professionals with expertise in generative AI and IT Security can earn six-figure annual salaries; C-level executives can earn up to 230,000 euros per year, while entry-level helpdesk positions pay around 45,000 euros. The report also states that companies are increasing budgets to compete for top talent, while, in order to comply with the EU pay transparency directive, they need to disclose salary ranges before interviews. Currently, this forecast is reported by a single source, and there are no subsequent developments.
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2027 IT salary forecast: which skills can earn a six-figure salary
Robert Half's 2027 salary forecast shows that IT professionals with generative AI and IT Security expertise can earn six-figure salaries, with C-level executives earning up to 230,000 euros a year and entry-level helpdesk positions around 45,000 euros. Companies are increasing budgets to compete for top talent, while also needing to disclose salary ranges before interviews in order to comply with the EU pay transparency directive.