Django Developer Salary Report 2025

As the go-to recruiter for the Python and Django community, the question we get asked more than any other is: “How is the market at the moment?”

Most of the time this boils down to the true question: “Am I being paid enough?”

In this report, we share our thoughts on the current state of the Python/Django Developer Job Market in the United States, UK, and Europe, and the trends we’ve seen along with the latest average salary levels.

Our 2025 Salary Report has been written from the perspective of a Python/Django Developer looking for work as a remote developer, but the numbers are the same to consider from the viewpoint of any companies considering making a hire this year.

These are the salary levels you will need to be offering to hire a great person for your team in 2025.

There’s no hiding the fact that the hiring landscape has evolved significantly over the last couple of years. The “big tech” layoffs of late 2022 and early 2023 created ripples across the industry, affecting smaller companies as well.

However, as 2024 progressed, the market began to stabilize. By Q4 of 2024, we saw signs of growth in tech hiring across various sectors, and we remain hopeful that this momentum continues into 2025.

The profile of companies hiring last year was generally smaller businesses with consistent revenue who made 1-2 hires over the year rather than the previous years where large rounds of investment led to companies sweeping up developers through aggressive hiring drives.

The tech industry is entering 2025 on more solid footing. Companies that weathered the storm of recent years without relying heavily on external investment are now in a prime position to expand their teams.

These companies tend to offer slightly lower salaries but provide greater job security and stability. A factor that has become increasingly important to developers.

Conversely, companies backed by fresh (but smaller) investment rounds are beginning to compete again for talent, especially in high-demand areas like Django development.

This competition isn’t driving salaries upward as yet. This is because there are still a large number of active job seekers. Some of whom have been looking for work for 12 months or more and many have had multiple layoffs in this period.

As a job seeker in this climate, we are making the suggestion to narrow your search and apply to local roles if you are within a commutable distance of a potential employer. For those only looking for remote work you will be competing against a far bigger talent pool.

Whilst we recruit across the Python sector, this report is specifically focussed on the Django Developer proportion of our specialism. If we find any useful resources for the wider community we will share these through our socials.

In the report, please note that the figures are based on the assumption that each position is fully remote and that the developer is already based within the relevant region (United States, UK, or Europe).

Geographic variations still apply, with locations like Silicon Valley or London often commanding a premium. Even more so in Europe which will be covered specifically in the report.

The salary ranges are taken as an average from our actual conversations with real Python/Django Developers over the course of the last 12 months using both their current salary and requested/target salary combined with the salary levels offered by our clients.

Django Developer "Job Market" Predictions for 2025

Increased Demand for Django Developers.

With the widespread adoption of Python and Django in web development, data science, and AI applications, the demand for Django developers will continue to grow. Companies across industries are looking for developers who can deliver scalable, secure solutions efficiently.

Remote Work May NOT Be Here to Stay.
While the remote work trend remains dominant. More and more companies are encouraging hybrid models, sometimes offering better salaries and career opportunities. Look close to home to find your next role.

Job Adverts Will Become LESS Prominent.
Despite competition for roles intensifying, expect to see fewer job adverts for developers. Companies and Recruiters will utilise their networks and developer communities rather than having to filter through hundreds/thousands of applications.

In summary, the Django job market in 2025 as a candidate is more competitive than it has been in years.

While salary levels are trending upward, it’s essential to focus on finding a role that aligns with your skills and career aspirations. Always consider the total compensation package, including stability, growth opportunities, and benefits, when evaluating offers. DON’T take the first role you are offered, make a sensible decision and hopefully you won’t be looking again for some time!

Build relationships with companies and engineers by attending your local Python or Django meetup groups. If you don’t have one, consider starting one yourself - a django.social event is easy to run and typically free to host. Make the effort to attend a DjangoCon event this year. Not only a brilliant experience but a great learning opportunity and a chance to build your own network.

A theme in this year’s report has been to consider looking for hybrid or onsite positions. Immediately you will be competing against a far smaller talent pool. For example in 2024 we received over 1400 applications for a single Django Developer position in the US. On the other hand an onsite position (3 days per week) in London received under 20.

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We have an unrivalled knowledge in this space and even secured a former Django Fellow (IYKYK) their latest role in 2024. Get in touch to see how we can help you achieve your hiring goals for this year.

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We’ll help you refine your resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and share tailored strategies to help you land your dream Django Developer job. Having a recruiter like Foxley in your corner during your jobsearch will give you that extra boost to secure your next role.