The high-tech job market is experiencing a fascinating shift. According to a recent report, the number of unemployed in the sector doubled between December 2022 and December 2025, reaching 16,300 job seekers. But here's where it gets interesting: while the overall number of job seekers increased significantly, the rate of growth slowed down in 2025, and the final quarter saw a relatively stable figure. This contrast between the high-tech sector and other sectors is striking. While job seekers outside the high-tech sector are at about 90% of their January 2022 level, high-tech job seekers have seen a 126% increase. This disparity highlights the unique dynamics within the high-tech industry. But what's even more intriguing is the composition of these job seekers. Approximately 59% come from software-related occupations, with software developers and systems analysts making up roughly 51% of that group. This trend has been on the rise over the years. And the demand for high-tech talent is reflected in the number of open positions. In 2025, there was a 15% increase in the number of open high-tech positions, reaching 18,300. This means a jobs-to-job-seekers ratio of 1.12 at the end of the year, with software development and engineering positions seeing a 5% and 4% increase, respectively, in the last quarter. However, the average salary in the high-tech sector in the final quarter of 2025 was about NIS 32,500, compared to NIS 13,600 in other sectors. Interestingly, high-tech job seekers themselves have an average expected salary of only about NIS 21,700. This disparity raises questions about the factors influencing salary expectations and the overall job market dynamics. So, what does this mean for the future of the high-tech job market? And how do these trends impact the skills and qualifications needed for high-tech jobs? These are the questions that remain to be answered, and they're the ones that will shape the future of this ever-evolving industry.
