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FAQ

What are IT salaries in Kazakhstan in 2026?

By HR agency and DOU.kz community reviews: junior developer — 350–700 thousand tenge, mid-level — 700–1,500 thousand tenge, senior — 1,500–3,000+ thousand tenge. AI/ML specialists earn 20–40% more than base market. Remote work for foreign companies ($2,500–6,000) is the highest tier. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.

Which IT professions will disappear by 2030?

Professions with routine, automatable tasks: manual testing (replaced by automation + AI), basic first-line support (AI agents), data entry, basic HTML markup, simple copywriting. New roles: prompt engineer, AI ethics specialist, AI red team, MLOps engineer. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.

How to attract first investments in an IT startup in Kazakhstan?

Basic route: 1) Get Astana Hub residency. 2) Apply for pre-seed grants from QazTech Ventures, MOST Ventures, ECDF. 3) Look for angels through the community (Demo Day, meetups). 4) Make a strong 10–12 slide pitch deck. Don't apply for Series A without an MVP and users. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.

What are the most successful Kazakh IT startups?

By capitalization/revenue — Kaspi (fintech, LSE IPO), Choco/Choco Up (foodtech), Avtoelon.kz, Krisha.kz. Among younger ones — Doc24 (telemedicine), Higgsfield (AI video, US exit), inDriver, SmartSatu. Astana Hub has 1500+ residents in total. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.

What's more profitable: outsourcing or in-house IT?

Depends on stage and task regularity. For one-off projects outsourcing may often be cheaper. For ongoing development on 12+ months — an in-house team may be economically justified. Hybrid model: core (tech lead + 2–3 key developers) — in-house, peaks — outstaffing. This reduces burnout risk. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.