After several months of uncertainty, the US technology job market signalled a slight rebound in June. According to CompTIA’s latest review, most IT employment indicators improved, which may indicate cautious optimism in the sector – despite ongoing layoffs at some technology companies.
IT still in play
Unemployment in the technology sector has fallen to 2.8%, the lowest level in 2025. This is a marked change from April, when the rate reached this year’s peak of 3.5%. In comparison, the overall US unemployment rate remains above 4%, which only highlights the relative resilience of the IT sector.
US companies added a net of 90,000 technology professionals in June, even though technology companies themselves saw a decline of more than 7,000 jobs – mostly in manufacturing departments. The move could be interpreted as a continuation of restructuring and shifting resources towards more profitable areas such as AI and the cloud.
Demand driven by AI, but not only
Nearly 212,000 new IT job adverts were published in June, showing that despite the turmoil, companies are not giving up on finding talent. The largest increase in listings was seen in cities such as Providence, San Antonio, Baltimore and Indianapolis – regions not previously associated with a high density of technology companies. This may suggest a progressive decentralisation of the US IT job market.
Most in demand are software developers, systems engineers, solution architects, cyber security and network experts, and technical support specialists. In particular, there is a growing demand for AI-related skills, with the number of job vacancies requiring such skills increasing by 153% year-on-year.
Caution remains
Despite the positive signs, analysts warn against being too enthusiastic too soon. Still, many large companies – from retailers to tech giants – continue to restructure, often involving the reduction of IT positions. Employers remain cautious, watching macroeconomic factors and the impact of increasing automation and AI on business models.
However, this does not mean stagnation – many organisations are actively investing in digital transformation and IT recruitment is becoming increasingly selective. Today, it is not about mass hiring, but about filling specific competences – and here the competition for talent remains fierce.
June data from the US IT labour market may be a sign that the sector is emerging from its phase of greatest uncertainty. Companies are looking for points of balance between cost reduction and the need to innovate. For employees, this means the need to constantly update competencies, especially in artificial intelligence, security and distributed systems.
For IT service providers – including those from Poland – this may be the moment to take another look at the US market. The growing number of offerings outside traditional technology centres may open up new opportunities for service exports and the expansion of nearshore and offshore partnerships.
