Research

The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland produces up-to-date and reliable research data and statistical data. The information is produced for the use of members as well as for the needs of the Union’s various functions and partners.

The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland collects information about engineers, members of the Union, senior salaried employees, trade unions, the development of working life, and the environment in which engineers and other experts in the IT service sector operate.  The Union also monitors the financial situation and the unemployment situation of engineers.

The Union’s own regular surveys include an annual labor market survey, a placement survey for recent graduates, and a student employment survey.

Recent publications

International Technology Experts

The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland and TEK, Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland, conducted a survey for international experts in Finland in March 2025. Survey examined the situation and experiences of international experts about working and living in Finland, unemployment and experiences in finding a job in Finland and future prospects.

Lähikuva henkilöstä, joka kirjoittaa fläppitaululle. Kameran tarkennus on miehessä ja tausta näkyy epäterävänä.

Economic Review, summer 2025

Economic Review prepared by Paavo Hurri, Economist at the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland, reviews the country’s situation in light of the latest information. The review also presents the positions of the Union on how to get the economy to grow.

Student Survey 2024

The Union of Professional Engineers collects annual data on the summer job situation and salaries of engineering students. Additionally, the survey explores students’ thoughts on their studies and issues related to student well-being. The survey was conducted in August-September 2024.

Salary Statistics

The salary statistics are based on the Labour Market Survey, providing salary statistics for different industries, positions and areas. The statistics describe the index of wages and salaries earnings of full-time engineers and architects. The statistics are based on the salary information of more than 8,000 engineers. Members can access the Salary Statistics by logging in to the Member pages.

All studies

All the latest Union studies have been compiled on the Research Publications page.