ServiceNow Developer

Also called: ServiceNow Engineer

Builds workflows in ServiceNow, the system big organizations use to handle IT requests, HR cases and more.

A day in the life

You build an online form so new employees get a laptop, badge and accounts automatically on day one, then fix a workflow that keeps getting stuck.

Pay over a career

Starting
$85k
Typical
$125k
High
$170k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in IT or computer science; ServiceNow certifications.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Information Systems, Computer Science.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average (about 15% over 10 years). Tracks software developers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. ServiceNow's built-in AI generates workflows and scripts, reducing hand-built development work.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Computer Science A, Computer applications.

Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1252.

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