If you are a technology graduate, you do not have to restrict your employment to Pakistan.

Many countries around the world are massive destinations for technology graduates, boasting opportunities for not just high-paid employment but also further movement up in the industry.

With IT hubs spread out across the world, tech graduates will not only find better pay cheques but will become part of vibrant communities that truly make the most of their talents.

Here are the top destinations for tech graduates in 2024, sorted in terms of decreasing annual salary.

Switzerland

Average annual salary: $103,715

One of the world’s biggest tourism destinations also has massive technology hubs in Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne. The tech industry in Switzerland is mainly focused around medtech, biotech, fintech, and cleantech. And the annual salary is highest on the list.

United States

Average annual salary: $99,461

In addition to the Silicon Valley, the proverbial hub of the world’s technology, Seattle, and New York are major centres of techonology in the US. From security to social media, the US tech industry is diverse and hires from all over the world.

Germany

Average annual salary: US$63,767

Apart from a massive inudstry in Berlin, the cities of Münich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Stuttgart are all major tech centres and hire from all over the world. Berlin is Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) and part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIC).

Netherlands

Average annual salary: $62,783

Amsterdam is a massive innovation hub that invites not only knowledge in technology but also creativity. In addition to being the home of major companies, it is also a destination for major tech events like GOT Amsterdam, Tech Summit Europe and Reach Live.

United Kingdom

Average annual salary: $62,587

Like the valley in US, the UK has its own Silicon Roundabout – East London Tech City. Google, Cisco, Facebook, Intel and Microsoft all have offices here making a vibrant tech community. Manchester, Edinburgh, and Bristol are also emerging tech hubs.

Canada

Average annual salary: $60,023

Companies in Ottawa’s Kanata North Technology Park brought $13 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2018 and the size of that contribution is growing. Massive tech centres in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal are also rapidly expanding and hire from all over the world.

Sweden

Average annual salary: $51,162

The second most unicorns in the world, after the Silicon valley, are located in the Kista hub in Stockholm. The country boasts some of the best living conditions in the world and is a great destination to work in tech innovation.

Australia

Average annual salary: $50,244

Massive tech centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth are always in need of new tech talent. The Canberra Cyber Security Innovation Node also provides a unique destination for tech workers interested in security.

Denmark

Average annual salary: $48,650

In addition to having major names such as IBM, Microsoft and Oracle as employment destinations, the tech industry in Denmark reports some highly satisfied workers. This is in addition to all the social security benefits of living in the country.

Belgium

Average annual salary: $47,422

Apart from tech companies, Belgium also has a variety of STEM universities and research centres such as National Fund for Scientific Research (NFSR), the Royal Academies for Science and the Arts of Belgium (RASAB), and the Belgium Academy Council of Applied Sciences (BACAS) that alway look for the world’s top talent.