12/12/2015
A new study reveals that Java developers make the most while JavaScript programmers are the most wanted.
People choosing to enter the glamorous world of computer programming often wonder what language(s) are the best to learn. As I’ve written before, Python is a popular choice for beginners, for a number of reasons. But what languages will offer you the best chance at getting hired or will offer the highest salaries?
A new study by Carl Joseph and Terence Siganakis of MS Gooroo sheds some light on the value of different programming languages in the current job market. Joseph and Siganakis looked at technology job advertisements from January through June 2014 in the United States, Great Britain and Australia. They analyzed listings for just over 300,000 jobs which required one or more of a dozen or so well-known languages.
They had a number of interesting findings. Here are my three big take-aways from their results:
If you poke around MSGooroo you’ll find some other interesting salary/jobs data by programming language. The site presents a more detailed breakdown of pay and demand for different languages within the U.S., Great Britain and Australia. Within the U.S., for example, Java will increase your salary by about $9,300 a year, while having JavaScript on your resume will boost your pay by about $6,700 annually.
It’s well worth reading their full analysis, including nicely detailed disclosures on their methodology. Have at it!
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