Emerald Zebra, a prominent recruitment agency, has released an impressive report showcasing verified salary benchmarks and workforce insights in the FinTech, Tech, Financial Services, and iGaming sectors in Cyprus. fintechview previously featured Donna Stephenson, the Founder & CEO of Emerald Zebra, a specialist recruitment consultancy, with over 25 years in an exclusive interview on the hiring trends, challenges and her vision,
Technical demand remains strong i.e. engineering, DevOps, product delivery and compliance/risk. But what’s interesting is candidate behaviour. We’re seeing more “job hugging” people staying put, even when not completely satisfied, because they feel the market is uncertain and that means less short-term “job hopping” and more caution around career moves. To attract candidates, employers understand that they need to offer more than just a role, they need to present a compelling story: progression, flexibility and a culture that feels and is authentic. Our survey confirms this: the top reasons people change jobs in Cyprus are better pay, growth opportunities and improved culture.
We’re also seeing more companies bringing in talent from abroad, with ratios of around 70% external recruits to 30% local in some cases. Cyprus’s tax incentives for expats make this attractive, but it can’t be the whole solution. Employers also need to think long-term and many are, for example, partnering with universities, mentoring young professionals and investing in training pipelines to grow home-grown talent. Donna commented in the previous interview.
This must-read report combines data from employee and employer 2025 survey responses, placement data and the Emerald Zebra talent pool, offering real-world salary ranges, market trends and hiring insights to support informed decisions for both employers and job seekers.
Inside the report:
- Median, low, P25, P75 and high salary ranges by role and job family
- Workforce trends and benefits overview
- Data-backed insights for 2025 – 2026 hiring strategies