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Tech Jobs Plummet: Unemployment Hits 4% in November

12/17/2025

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The tech industry faces a worsening jobs market, with unemployment for tech roles rising to 4 percent in November, according to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
From October to November, the tech workforce declined by 134,000.
Tech job postings declined by more than 31,800.
Together, the data depict a shrinking market that is driving layoffs and reduced hiring across the sector.

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Story summary

The tech industry faces a worsening jobs market, with unemployment for tech roles rising to 4 percent in November, according to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
From October to November, the tech workforce declined by 134,000.
Tech job postings declined by more than 31,800.
Together, the data depict a shrinking market that is driving layoffs and reduced hiring across the sector.