This update follows—and compares against—our Six months into 2025, we’ve consolidated verified hiring and salary data for graduates in Latin America, the United States, and Spain. The numbers confirm two trends we predicted last year: 1. Placement speed is improving (average days to hire is falling everywhere). 2. Salary lifts remain significant , even in a cooling tech market. Keep reading to see the data. 📊 Job Placement & Salary — LATAM (Mid Year 2025) | Metric | Value | | | | | Overall hiring rate (≤ 6 mo) | 81 % | | Placement rate – Female ∣ Male | 85 % ∣ 80 % | | Avg. days to hire | 91 days | | Avg. salary before → after | $3,999 → $15,277 USD | | Salary increase (median) | +282 % | Why it matters: faster placement and a 2.8× salary boost signal that LATAM employers continue to value full stack and data skills—even amid regional currency volatility. 📈 Job Placement & Salary — USA (Mid Year 2025) | Metric | Value | | | | | Overall hiring rate (≤ 6 mo) | 86 % | | Placement rate – Female ∣ Male | 88 % ∣ 80 % | | Avg. days to hire | 93 days | | Avg. salary before → after | $41,393 → $70,598 USD | | Salary increase (median) | +71 % | Why it matters: hiring velocity rebounded sharply—graduates now land roles in 3 months. Salary growth beat last year's despite widespread hiring freezes. 🌍 Job Placement & Salary — Spain (Mid Year 2025) | Metric | Value | | | | | Hiring rate (≤ 6 mo) | 71 % | | Placement rate – Female ∣ Male | 27 % ∣ 73 % | | Avg. days to hire | 92 days | | Avg. salary before → after | €18,000 → €23,500 | | Salary increase (median) | +30 % | Why it matters: Spain’s talent market cooled, but grads still cut time to hire by a month. Using a financing plan to pay for the tuition remained key to access our bootcamps (63 % of placed students). 🔍 Cross Region Insights (H1 2025) Speed wins: Average days to placement fell 25 % across regions versus 2024—a direct result of our revamped GeekFORCE playbook (stages 1 3) emphasizing earlier portfolio reviews and mock interviews. Career development sweet spot: More than 45 % of hires in LATAM & USA happen during Stage 2 of the GeekFORCE career development process, consisting of project refinement + targeted outreach. Gender equity holds: Female placement rates remain 5 pp above male in every geography, replicating 2024 parity. Salary elasticity: LATAM continues to deliver triple digit percentage lifts thanks to lower entry salaries, while U.S. grads posted the largest absolute dollar gains. 🚀 What Sets 4Geeks Apart | Strength | Mid Year 2025 Impact | | | | | Mentorship | 1 to 1 sessions keep satisfaction high ( ). | | AI Feedback | 24/7 code reviews let mentors focus on higher order career prep. | | Global Reach & Bilingual Support | 10+ campuses; courses in English & Spanish; hybrid / online. | | Career Services | 5,000+ hiring partners; Job Guarantee track placed 82 % (LATAM) & 87 % (USA) of committed students. | | | $8 $15 k programs with deferred or financed options—vital in Spain where 63 % of hires used financing plans. | 🎯 Conclusion & Next Steps Half way through 2025 we’re on pace to match or exceed last year’s placement outcomes—while getting graduates hired a month faster on average . The data validates our AI plus human model: Rigobot shortens the feedback loop. Geekpal & GeekFORCE convert skills into offers. Expect a full year report in January 2026 with final numbers and an expanded breakdown for our new Cybersecurity cohorts. Ready to turn these metrics into your success story? Explore , , or cohorts—online, hybrid, or on campus. Questions? Email or chat with an advisor today.