A coding bootcamp like GDEV will teach you new, practical, in-demand skills that will help you command a better job and a higher salary. Many think that this is an exaggeration, but alas, it is not. The tech industry is booming, but there is a dearth of tech talent to fill these jobs. As a result, many tech companies pay top dollar for developers, programmers, and software engineers who have the skills they need. So you can double your salary after coding bootcamp.

Scout’s honor. According to a study conducted by Coding Dojo in 2016, coding bootcamp graduates’ salaries went from $35K per year before, to $72K after coding bootcamp. That is double the yearly earnings.

Course Report has similar findings. According to the results of their survey, graduates make an average of $70K in their first job after coding bootcamp. As they progress in their careers, their salaries increase even further, earning them upwards of $100K in their second, third, or even fourth jobs.

What Jobs Are These?

Fresh out of coding bootcamp, a developer/programmer (yes, there is a difference) is more likely to get a job as a Junior Developer, and then move up the ranks from there. Here are the different positions:

• Junior Developer: This is a beginner developer. In this capacity you work on teams to understand a company’s workflow and learn more about the tech world you have immersed yourself in. In states like New York and California, Junior Developers command a higher salary than most other places in the U.S. But on average, a Junior Developer earns anywhere from $60-80K per year.
• Web Developer: Most coding bootcampers graduate with the skill set to tackle this job. A web developer oversees the development of web applications. Often, a web developer knows one or more programming languages. S/he earns around the same as a junior developer, averaging $60-80K per year.
• Software Developer: A software developer is more like the mastermind behind computer programs. They oversee the research, design, programming and testing of computer software. For all their hard work, they earn an average of $100K per year.

No More Bias Against Coding Bootcamp Grads

Once upon a time, coding bootcamp grads had to worry about whether or not they would be taken seriously on the job market. Especially as compared to computer science degree holders. But now, as the coding bootcamp education model has become more ubiquitous, employers trust coding bootcamp grads more. (We write about this in depth here.)

Indeed conducted a survey, in which they found that 72% of surveyed employers think that coding bootcamp grads are just as qualified for the job as computer science degree holders. 12% think they are more so.

After you graduate coding bootcamp, the world opens up like your proverbial oyster. Many avenues of job are available to you. Including freelancing.

There is little data available for the yearly earnings of a freelance web developer. However, logic dictates that a freelancer makes as much as she puts in. Some freelance developers claim to earn up to $150k per year.

Learning the in-demand skills of the tech industry is the first step to commanding a higher salary. The juice of this education is worth the squeeze. The next step is to keep practicing, staying up to date on new technologies, and networking.

Are you ready to make some money, honey? Come learn with GDEV. Our Immersive Web Development Course starts May 21, 2018! Email kevin@gainesvilledevacademy.com. Apply here.