We’ve crunched the numbers from DataX Connect's 2025 Data Center Salary Survey - insights from over 1,500 data center professionals across the US and Europe - and the message is loud and clear: 40% of permanent employees are planning to leave in the next 12 months. Yes, even the ones who just got a raise or bonus. This report isn’t about numbers, it’s about what the numbers mean. If you’re a leader still thinking pay is the answer to retention, it’s time to wake up. The companies who keep their talent are the ones who invest in progression, purpose, and culture. The rest? They’re on borrowed time. We’ve pulled out what matters most for leadership teams who are serious about building the kind of place top talent wants to stay. Because loyalty isn’t bought, it’s built.
