21230 economic 2025-2027
Halifax Good
Canada Moderate
Computer systems developers and programmers in Halifax
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$20.00
/hr
Typical
$38.46
/hr
Experienced
$58.97
/hr
Average: $37.93/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about computer systems developers and programmers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
- Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%