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Entry level tech jobs are roles in technology that hire people with little or no professional experience: junior software engineers, QA testers, IT and technical support, data analysts, sales development reps, customer success, junior UX designers, security analysts and technical writers. Most ask for proof you can do the work, such as projects, coursework or an internship, rather than years in the job.
Entry level tech roles, and what they ask for
Junior software engineer
Builds and fixes features with a team. Ads ask for one language you know well, data structures, Git and a project you can talk through. Practise with our coding interview problems.
QA or test engineer
Finds bugs before users do, writes test cases and often automates tests. Ads ask for attention to detail, some scripting and clear bug reports.
IT and technical support
Helps people fix hardware, software and account problems. Ads ask for patience, clear explanations and basic networking and operating system knowledge. Often a route into other tech roles.
Junior data analyst
Turns data into answers for the business. Ads ask for SQL, spreadsheets, a charting tool and the ability to explain what the numbers mean.
Sales development rep
Starts conversations with potential customers for a tech product. Ads ask for confident communication and resilience more than a technical degree.
Customer success
Helps customers get value from a product after they buy it. Ads ask for communication, problem solving and an interest in the product.
Junior UX or product designer
Designs screens and user flows and tests them with users. Ads ask for a portfolio that shows your process, not just final screens.
Security analyst
Watches for and responds to security alerts. Ads ask for networking basics, curiosity and often an entry level security certification.
Technical writer
Writes guides and documentation for developers or users. Ads ask for clear writing and enough technical understanding to explain how things work.
What entry level tech jobs pay (advertised base salary)
These figures come from about 7,900 US job ads marked entry level, junior or associate on employers' own job sites, in the 30 days to 12 November 2026. Only 4 roles had enough entry level ads with a yearly salary to report reliably, so other roles are not shown.
| Role | Typical range (middle half) | Median | Salary ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software engineer | $125k to $159k | $145k | about 206 |
| Account executive | $82k to $160k | $129k | about 284 |
| Customer / technical support | $65k to $104k | $81k | about 74 |
| Sales development rep | $59k to $85k | $70k | about 290 |
How to read this: these are advertised base salaries in US dollars, not what people actually earn. The typical range is the middle half of the ads. The ads lean towards technology companies and towards California and New York, so the figures run above national averages. Sales roles may quote on-target earnings, which include commission. Hourly and unclear salaries are left out.
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Pick one or two target roles
Software, data, support and sales ask for different things. Choosing lets you build the right proof and use the right words on your CV.
Build proof of skill
Two or three small, finished projects you can explain beat ten half-finished ones. Put code on GitHub with a short readme that says what it does and what you learned.
Add a recognised certificate if it helps the role
Entry level certificates are common in IT support, cloud and security. They show commitment, but projects and interviews still matter more.
Look beyond full-time roles
Internships, graduate schemes, apprenticeships (common in the UK), contract and support roles are all ways in. See how to get a job with no experience.
Use your network
Tell classmates, former colleagues and people you meet at events and meetups what role you want. Referrals often get a first look.
Apply where it fits, and keep going
Apply on the company’s own careers page where you can, and match your CV to each ad truthfully. Track every application so you can follow up.
CV tips for entry level tech
Lead with projects and skills
With little work history, a projects section and a clear skills list do the work experience would. See skills to put on a resume.
Make it readable by screening software
Simple layout, standard headings and the words the ad uses. See our ATS resume guide.
Put education in the right place
Recent graduates can put education near the top, with relevant modules and projects. See education on a resume.
Show results, even small ones
Users of an app you built, time saved by a script, tickets solved in a support role. Real and specific beats impressive and vague.
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Set up Auto Apply →Preparing for entry level tech interviews
Most entry level tech interviews mix a technical part with behavioral questions. For software roles, expect coding problems: work through our coding interview problems and practise explaining your approach out loud in a mock coding interview.
For every role, prepare stories for common behavioral interview questions: a project you are proud of, a problem you solved, and a time you learned something quickly. Projects and coursework count.
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