It seems that mobile software developers are still few and far between, while everybody is scrambling to have a presence in Apple's, Google's, or the other application stores.
A number of companies are boosting their mobile development teams, but it will take time for this need to be filled with qualified people. Desktop software developers need a new set of skills to write code for mobile, so they get retrained, whereas new talent just isn't out there yet in sufficient quantity.
A survey in October last year has shown the average salary in the field to hit $76 000, rising higher than the average, whereas some companies are reported to pay $90 000 to even $150 000 per year for experienced mobile software developers.
Development centers are also being opened abroad, although outsourcing is more hassle and involvement than internal recruits, but in today's fast-paced app development environment, some companies just prefer the quickest option.
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It seems like a great field to be in right now, with employers bidding for talent, while a lot of other sectors are stagnating. This will inevitably change in a few year's time, when more people graduate, attracted by this lucrative field, but for now qualified app developers are having a field day, with their services in hot demand.
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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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