Software Developer Named Best Job by US News, Despite Layoffs

Software developer clinched the top spot of US News & World Report list of the best jobs of 2023, up from the number five spot last year — despite high-profile layoffs at major tech players like Meta Platforms Inc., Salesforce Inc. and Amazon.com Inc.

US News analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to rank jobs by hiring demand, growth, median salary, employment rate, future job prospects, stress level and work-life balance.

Job security is top of mind for in 2023. As recession fears grow and the threat of further layoffs loom, the promise of big tech ...