Salaries of SAP specialists in 2024
Analysing the data on SAP specialists’ salaries, it is difficult, at first glance, to find signs of a slowdown experienced by the IT job market. The salaries of 75% of respondents increased in the past year, with half of them seeing an increase of over 10%. However, it is worth noting that by the end of 2023, inflation in Poland had reached 6.2%, with an average annual price increase of 11.4%.
SAP specialists are satisfied with their salaries, especially among seniors and experts. It is worth taking into account the fact that when it comes to financial satisfaction surveys, respondents always tend to under-estimate it. After all, why not earn more?
An interesting comparison can be made regarding SAP consultants’ salary expectations year over year, for instance, the salary pressure in 2023 was significantly weaker. Slightly over 50% of respondents expected a rate increase of at least 10%, despite rampant inflation. Today, more than 60% are considering a rise of this magnitude, which is about 10 percentage points higher. We can perceive this as a result of an improvement in economic conditions and, consequently, the job market situation. Another factor reinforcing SAP specialists’ expectations is the desire to “make up for losses” suffered last year, when their rates did not keep up with the inflation level.
This year, the expectations of candidates and companies differ significantly. Two-thirds of respondents expect a salary increase of at least 10%. Companies do declare rises, but significantly lower ones.
This means that some of the most experienced consultants are seekingdirect employment abroad. In Scandinavian or DACH countries, SAP specialists’ rates are still 20-30% higher. On one hand, this makes it easier for Polish specialists to find jobs abroad, whilst on the other hand, it attracts investors to Poland interested in creating competence centres here.
Forecasts for SAP consultant salaries in Poland, reflect the complexity of both the labour market and the expectations of both employees and employers. Although a vast majority, about 80% of consultants, are counting on a rise, actual company plans may be more conservative. The expected lack of spectacular rises may stem from employers’ concerns about the uncertain economic situation, external factors, or simply caution in budget allocation for the coming quarters. Companies often also expect confirmation of first-quarter results, to better assess their ability to continue their development strategy.
Decisions regarding SAP consultant salary increases are clearly linked to the global economic context and business strategies of companies, aiming to maintain a balance between meeting employees’ expectations and ensuring the financial stability of the enterprise.
Joanna Supryk
IT Recruitment Team Leader at Awareson
Despite the growing popularity of contract work, monthly settlements still dominate. The prevalence of time & material remuneration increase with seniority. Experienced specialists switch to B2B contracts for tax reasons, and to be able to support multiple projects, simultaneously.
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