2027 Philadelphia IT Salary Guide

The Philadelphia Tech Salary Guide from Motion Recruitment provides expected salaries for tech workers in Philadelphia in 2027. The guide includes salary data for over 100 tech positions, along with expert commentary on the evolving tech scene in Philadelphia and the latest industry developments.

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IT Salaries and Tech Market Insights for Philadelphia in 2027

Motion's 2027 IT Salary Guide for Philadelphia offers key insights for those pursuing tech careers or recruiting tech talent.

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Map Out Your 2027 Strategy for Philadelphia's Tech Hiring Market

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Brookings ranks the Philadelphia metro 14th among 195 metros for AI readiness, placing it along strong AI ecosystems like New York, Chicago, Boston and Los Angeles. Nearly 102,000 core tech workers are employed in the region.

 

Motion Recruitment's 2027 Philadelphia Tech Salary Guide helps tech professionals and hiring leaders see how AI is changing skills, pay and hiring, including how to build a pipeline of early-career talent, with salary data for the top roles in tech.

 

 

$128K

average salary for Philly tech workers

The average base level salary for Philly tech workers is $128,987.

12.7%

security compensation above the national average

Philadelphia security workers' salaries land 12.7% above the national average.

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Emerging Tech in Philadelphia:

AI and Quantum Research Moves Forward

Philadelphia’s emerging tech story starts with its universities. The region’s research base points toward life sciences, where Startup Genome says about 75% of area R&D is focused and where Penn researchers are applying AI to gene editing. Capital is following: Philadelphia-region startups raised $1.51 billion across 142 deals in the third quarter of 2026, according to PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association. 
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Q: What Do Philadelphia IT Job Seekers and Hiring Managers Need to Know?

From Chris Walek, Vice President at Motion Recruitment, Philadelphia:

"Philly isn’t a startup town. It’s the insurance, healthcare, and life sciences companies that need to modernize without breaking systems that have run for decades. That takes an engineer who can build on modern platforms while still respecting what’s already in production. Job seekers, show you’ve done both with evidence then get out there and network any way you can. Hiring managers, stop screening for the trendy title and focus on the necessary skills needed to succeed in the role. The person who can move you forward is rarer than you think."

 

What will I find in Motion's IT Salary Guide?

What tech job data and trends are covered in the Guide?
  • The state of tech employment in 2027, with the impact of layoffs, economic conditions, and the increase in IT job creation in non-tech companies.
  • The continuing impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, including the full cycle of the AI economy, the need for rehiring after the failure of AI gains, and a lack of ROI for AI projects.

  • Tech hiring and workplace trends, including the pessimism in the tech workforce and the disconnect between workers and management on topics like AI usage and RTO practices.

  • Advice from market experts on what you can do to succeed in 2027.
What valuable insights into IT salary data can I discover?
  • You will find starting salaries for mid and senior level ranges for over 100 specific job titles across technology areas. There are also city-specific variances included, which you can use to measure the regional salary ranges per tech job.

  • You will see IT salaries for top roles from the most in-demand technology areas: Software, Data & AI, Security, Infrastructure & DevOps, Mobile, Functional, Product & UX and Executive.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good IT Salary in Philadelphia?

For general IT professionals in the region, mid-level roles earn between $102,687 and $128,492, while senior-level positions range from $126,127 to $158,641.

At this moment in the tech industry, specialized roles often command different rates. For example, a mid-level Software Developer in Philadelphia earns between $117,656 and $155,730, with senior-level pay reaching $131,775 to $166,837. Additionally, SQL Developers at the senior level earn between $165,375 and $175,875. These figures illustrate the expanding viability of high-specialization roles when considering IT salaries in  Philadelphia. 

What IT job has the highest salary in Philadelphia?

Executive leadership roles typically command the highest compensation within the Philly technology market. For professionals tracking IT salaries in Philadelphia, the Chief Technology Officer represents the highest-earning role, with a salary range of $201,125-$301,639 in 2027.

Have IT salaries increased in Philadelphia in 2027?

IT salaries in Philadelphia are experiencing a general upward trend in 2027. Philly, along with the rest of the United States, saw IT salaries increase by 2.1% year-over-year.