S.i. Systems ULC, Canada’s largest provider of IT contract staffing, direct hire services, and outsourced contractor payroll services, released its annual report on hiring and salary trends for Canadian IT workers. The 2023 Canadian IT Hiring Trends & Salary Guide provides an in-depth look at how various factors are impacting the Canadian IT talent market while giving employers a practical, current view of IT salaries and hourly wages for eight key IT specialties.

“As the largest IT staffing firm in Canada, our team places tens of thousands of IT professionals in critical roles each year,” said Leonie Tyler, President, S.i. Systems. “This guide uses that data and other sources to give companies a solid prediction for the hiring climate ahead. It’s the only report of its kind.”

According to the report, tech salaries and pay rates increased across the board by 7% in 2022. This was driven by a variety of factors including Canada’s aging population, the borderless nature of remote/hybrid work, and increased demand for IT skills that support or drive digital transformation. In particular, software development saw a record 13% year-over-year rate increase.

“The high remote-ability of software development roles means this talent has no geographic boundaries,” said Jeff Cartwright, Chief Revenue Officer of S.i. Systems. “U.S.-based companies that need to execute on their digital transformation initiatives are increasingly looking north for candidates.”

The report also identifies cyber security and data and analytics skills as experiencing significant increased demand among Canadian employers.

Grounded in actual salary and hourly wage data from S.i. Systems’ clients, this report gives employers a real-world picture of what’s happening in the Canadian IT talent market and continues a conversation about how to take on this challenge.

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