Key Statistics for DACH Data Professionals seeking Remote & Hybrid roles

A survey by Bitkom, Germany’s digital association, revealed that 80% of data professionals in Germany prefer remote or hybrid work arrangements over traditional office settings.
In Switzerland, 73% of tech and data professionals reported that they prefer working remotely at least part of the time, according to a Swiss IT Job Market Study.
In Austria, around 65% of data professionals expressed interest in remote or hybrid working environments, with a particular emphasis on work-life balance.

Adoption of Hybrid Models:
According to a Statista report, about 65% of data professionals in Germany are currently working in hybrid setups. This involves working 2-3 days from home and the rest from the office. Companies have increasingly invested in creating flexible workspaces to accommodate this shift.

32% of data professionals in Germany are fully remote, while the remaining 3% still work entirely on-site, mainly in sectors that require close collaboration or specific hardware setups.

Increased Job Postings
In 2023, there was a 40% increase in remote job postings for data roles across the DACH region, as reported by LinkedIn and Xing. Fully remote roles are more commonly advertised in Germany and Switzerland, while Austria has slightly fewer fully remote options, with more emphasis on hybrid setups. Positions like Data Scientist, Data Engineer, and AI Specialists are at the forefront of remote job offerings in Germany, especially in the fintech, e-commerce, and technology sectors.

Salary Differentials:
Data professionals in fully remote roles across DACH countries tend to enjoy a 5-15% salary premium compared to those working fully on-site. This reflects the growing demand for flexibility and the willingness of employers to compensate for the lack of traditional office presence.
Germany sees the highest salary premiums for remote workers, particularly in cities like Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt, followed by Zurich in Switzerland.

Reasons for Remote Work Preference
In the DACH region, 74% of data professionals cite better work-life balance as the main reason for preferring remote or hybrid roles.
Other factors include reduced commuting (62%) and enhanced productivity (53%).
Flexibility in work hours is also highly valued, with 58% of data professionals expressing the importance of having control over their daily schedules.

Company Response
Companies across the DACH region have begun adapting to the demands of data professionals, with 65% of businesses now offering flexible or hybrid work policies.
According to the DACH Tech Workforce Study, organizations that provide remote or hybrid options reported higher employee retention rates and greater job satisfaction among their data teams.

Job Satisfaction
A Glassdoor survey found that 75% of data professionals working in remote or hybrid roles across the DACH region reported higher job satisfaction compared to their fully on-site peers.
Hybrid workers in Switzerland reported the highest levels of job satisfaction (around 80%), largely due to the country’s robust digital infrastructure and support for flexible work.

The Remote/Hybrid Outlook…
The demand for remote and hybrid work among data professionals in the DACH region is expected to continue rising as digital transformation accelerates. Organizations that offer flexible work options will undoubtedly have a competitive edge in attracting top talent.
This shift is expected to reshape the landscape for data roles in the DACH region, with remote-friendly companies gaining an advantage in recruitment and retention.