In this IT salary guide, we provide an overview of several information technology jobs and their corresponding midpoint salaries for 2018. Demand for IT jobs across industries started growing in the early 1980’s. Today, as more companies look to digitize or automate certain business processes, the demand for IT professionals shows no signs of slowing.
Individuals who hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology see many career opportunities from various industries that depend heavily on technology. Healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing are among the industries that are expected to hire a lot of IT professionals in the coming years.
Because of the increasing demand to fill IT roles, employers see a constant shortage of IT professionals. In some cases, IT professionals with less experience, but who are motivated to learn and undergo training, get hired by companies.
IT Salary Guide – In-demand Technology Roles in North America
Many employers throughout North America are expected to hire professionals for the following IT roles:
IT professionals become more in-demand when they hold certain technical skills and certifications required by companies. In fact, employers may increase the salary by up to 10% for those who possess the skill set that they need.
Businesses in North America look for these technical skills and certifications:
.NET
Agile and Scrum certifications
Angular
C#
CISSP
CCNA
CCNP
CompTIA A+
Java
Microsoft SQL Server
PHP
PMP
VMware
Aside from the technical skills listed above, employers look for the candidate’s ability to work with other teams and adaptability to the workplace culture. Critical thinking and good listening skills are some of the soft skills that employers look for in candidates to fill IT roles.
IT Salary Guide in North America for 2018
The table below shows the IT salary guide for candidates with average experience and skill sets needed for the job. The figures do not include bonuses, incentives, and other forms of additional compensation:
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