Computer Programmer
72AI EXPOSURE TODAY72
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST95%
NOT A FORECAST95%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Computer Programmer
Computer programmers are the architects of the digital world, transforming ideas into functional software that drives innovation across industries. In the UK, their expertise not only fuels the tech economy but also shapes the future of how we interact with technology on a global scale.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI exposure is high for this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
BBCThe BBC is a leading broadcaster in the UK, known for its innovative use of technology in media.
SkySky is a major telecommunications company that offers a range of services, including television and broadband.
ThoughtWorksThoughtWorks is a global software consultancy that focuses on delivering high-quality software solutions.