Thursday, October 26, 2006

Salary Guide -- 2007

The following technology roles are expected to be in high demand in 2007:
  • software developer
  • web developer
  • data warehouse manager
These roles require expertise in programming and database management which confirms the findings in Boston Market -- 4th Quarter, 2006 as follows:
  • High demand -- database skills (SQL)
  • Moderate demand -- programming skills (ASP, JavaScript & ASP.NET)
  • Low demand -- design skills (XHTML, CSS & Flash)
The annual base compensation ranges for the top three in-demand roles are as follows:
  • Software developers [ $60,250 -- $94,750 ]
  • Web developers [ $54,750 -- $81,500 ]
  • Data warehouse managers [ $85,500 -- $113,500 ]
The industries forecasting particularly strong demand for IT professionals in 2007 include the following:
  • financial and business services
  • insurance
  • technology
  • healthcare
  • manufacturing
Additional technology roles and their expected salary ranges include the following:
  • Project managers [ $72,750 - $106,250 ]
  • Quality assurance analysts [ $52,250 - $74,500 ]
  • Applications architects [ $80,000 - $112,750 ]
  • Network security administrators [ $69,750 - $98,500 ]
  • IT auditors [ $69,250 - $97,000 ]
A press release of the Robert Half Technology 2007 Salary Guide is available for review. You can also register to receive a FREE copy of the guide along with other resources including a Glossary of Job Descriptions.