It’s no news that the European tech startup scene is expanding. Companies are adding more and more digital services to their offering in order to stay relevant.
As a consequence, the demand for skilled developers is growing significantly. This has serious implications for companies looking to hire new developers without breaking the bank.
In a recent study of the European tech talent landscape in 2016, engineering positions (developers included) were ranked as the most difficult to fill, and 43 percent of survey respondents said this was due to a lack of specialist or technical skills.
According to the study, although developers are generally satisfied with their work, they still change jobs regularly. 20 to 41 percent of the developers had changed jobs in the past year.
The most common reasons for moving on to new opportunities were career advancement (46%) and better salaries (36%).
Below, we take a look at the top 10 most expensive countries to hire a Python developer. Where applicable, we provide more detailed information on the salary levels for specific careers. Where does your country stack up?
(Interested in a different region? Read Top 10 Most Expensive Cities to Hire Python Devs in the US & Canada)