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A survey of 350 C-suite executives in New York found 71% of companies plan to increase tech talent hiring in 2022, and 87% are confident the skills they’re hiring for can be found from the local talent pool. Top hiring needs among respondents include cybersecurity, cloud computing, and AI.

Between April and November 2020, when NYC was the epicenter of the first COVID wave and many industries were cutting jobs, tech was helping keep our economy afloat. Tech comprised 11 of the top 50 most in-demand positions, accounting for a whopping 40.1% of roles paying an average starting salary of $80,000 or more.