Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 928: State of Devs 2025 Results
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Aug 13, 2025 Dive into the fascinating results from the 2025 State of Devs survey! Discover trends in salaries and job titles, revealing stark income disparities among developers. The hosts humorously compare remote work dynamics and work-life balance post-COVID. They also explore favorite devices, programming languages, and productivity tools. Health and hobbies come into play too, with personal anecdotes about fitness challenges and popular media. Join them for insights into the developer community's quirks and preferences!
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Experience Drives Big Salary Jumps
- Developer income correlates strongly with years of experience, with big jumps after 5–9 and 10+ years.
- The 50th percentile sits around $90k overall but varies widely by experience and location.
Degree Raises Median, Not Ceiling
- Degrees have a modest effect: degree-holders show a higher median but the top earners appear across both groups.
- A degree raises the 50th percentile ($90k vs $70k) but doesn't set the upper bound.
Use Job Moves To Capture Big Raises
- Consider changing companies to get large salary increases instead of waiting for internal raises.
- Evaluate each jump for long-term stability and avoid hopping every few months.