U.S. tech salaries up slightly
IT workers in the United States will see their pay rise by 1.8 percent in 2010 – but this will not keep up with the expected 2.6 percent inflation for 2010; software developers can expect 2.1 percent increases, operations staff 2.0 percent, server and network staff and system administrators could see 1.9 percent growth, managers 1.7 percent, and executives just 1.3 percent
IT workers in the United States can expect a slight pay rise this year — but not enough to offset inflation. John Oates writes that after two years of job cuts it is unlikely anyone will complain — and front line staff look to have more chance of a rise than their bosses.
The median raise is 1.8 percent, while inflation for 2010 is expected to be 2.6 percent. The survey warns, though, that with continuing unemployment companies are still hiring staff for less than they were paying people to fill the posts before the recession.
Front line staff are most likely to get a rise, followed by managers and IT executives. Chiefs and directors will be last in line for more money.
Developers can expect 2.1 percent increases, operations staff 2.0 percent. Server and network staff and system administrators could see 1.9 percent growth, managers 1.7 percent, and executives just 1.3 percent.
The numbers come from Computer Economics and are based on Department of Labor figures and its own research.
Next week HSNW will publish a special report on homeland security education and certification. For more information, contact Cindy Whitman at 503.546.9977 , [email protected]
