"Gen Z was once promised that getting a job at a huge technology company like Meta, Microsoft, or Salesforce guaranteed six-figure success. But thanks to AI automation, they're actively being boxed out of the industry, with the proportion of workers aged 21 to 25 being slashed in half at these massive public businesses. Plus, the average age of an employee at a tech company is rising."
"The percentage of young Gen Z employees between the ages of 21 and 25 has been cut in half at technology companies over the past two years, according to recent data from compensation management software business Pave with workforce data from more than 8,300 companies. These young workers accounted for 15% of the workforce at large public tech firms in January 2023."
Gen Z, once on track for high-paying roles at major tech firms, faces declining early-career representation as AI automation reduces entry-level opportunities. The share of employees aged 21 to 25 at large public tech companies fell from 15% in January 2023 to 6.8% by August 2025, while private firms saw declines as well. Average employee age at large public tech businesses rose from 34.3 to 39.4 years between January 2023 and July 2025. Millennials currently dominate the tech workforce, and experts warn the shift may hamper long-term innovation, although entry pathways for Gen Z still exist.
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