Shocking IT Salary Jumps: Why Experts in Cloud and Cybersecurity Win Big
It’s clear now: working in IT doesn’t guarantee automatic salary growth. In 2025, the divide between tech’s top earners and those facing freezes or pay cuts is wider than ever. Some specialties see record raises, while others face stagnation or declines.
Salary Winners in Tech
Professionals in cloud computing and cybersecurity are enjoying significant salary boosts this year. The Silkhom 2025 IT Salary Barometer reveals these roles as the standout performers, leaving others behind in terms of earnings.
Stable and Declining Roles
Most IT infrastructure jobs have maintained or modestly increased their salaries. However, DevOps Engineers experienced a slight 1.4% decrease, bringing their average salary down to 46,000 euros—still comfortable, but less generous than before.
Salary Underdogs: Support and Basic Roles
Support jobs face an oversupply of candidates, which leads to salary stagnation despite growing job numbers. For example:
- Support Engineers’ salaries remain at 43,500 euros
- Workstation Managers hold steady at 33,500 euros
These figures are unchanged since 2024, illustrating the competitive pressures on lower-tier IT roles.
It’s official: being in IT no longer means your paycheck is automatically headed skyward.
Grab your crystal ball (and maybe your calculator), because the Silkhom 2025 IT Salary Barometer spills all the beans.
Summary
In 2025, cloud and cybersecurity experts dominate salary growth, while many basic and support IT roles face wage stagnation amid rising competition and job market shifts.
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