Is AI affecting junior software developer jobs?

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Entry level20% belowIn July 2025 the youngest US software developers were 20% below their late 2022 employment peak.Source · ADP Research, Yes, AI is affecting employment, 2025

In July 2025 the youngest US software developers were 20% below their late 2022 employment peak.

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In July 2025 the youngest US software developers were 20% below their late 2022 employment peak. (ADP Research, Yes, AI is affecting employment, 2025, https://www.adpresearch.com/main-street-macro/yes-ai-is-affecting-employment-heres-the-data)

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In July 2025 the youngest US software developers were 20% below their late 2022 employment peak (ADP Research).