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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The IT market experienced stagnation in 2024 with regards to talent expansion, but 2025 is shaping up to be more promising as more companies are looking to enter the Romanian technology sector. In 2024, Python Developers, Cybersecurity Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Blockchain Developers were among the most sought-after positions and will remain so in 2025. DevOps and Data Engineer will continue to be the highest-paying positions due to rising demand and their critical role in optimizing modern IT infrastructures.

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ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING

In 2024, the government has focused on modernizing infrastructure to meet European standards, and this has led to a considerable expansion of civil engineering projects in Romania. As a result, the demand for civil engineers has increased significantly and they are among the most sought-after professionals in this field this year. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, bringing new challenges for Romanian companies.

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LIFE SCIENCES

In the first quarter of 2024, Romania emerged as the second largest pharmaceutical market in Central and Eastern Europe. The industry witnessed increases in investments, leading to a corresponding surge in value. Looking ahead to 2025, the focus will remain on innovation, applying AI and real-time analytics to accelerate drug development, improve market access, and enhance treatment outcomes. In 2024, the most in-demand roles included Medical Representative, Key Account Manager, Medical Advisor, and Sales Engineer.

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WHAT ARE THE CURRENT SALARY TRENDS?

Download the Hays Romania Salary Guide 2025 to discover key labor market trends by industry and salary levels for more than 280 qualified jobs for 2025, based on the expertise and knowledge of our expert consultants. The salary data was supplemented with the results of a nationwide survey, which includes in-depth responses from 700 employees and employers.

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