Reprinted with permission © 2009 TreeTop Technologies
Looking at current IT compensation compared to the previous year, there are some ups and downs, but overall, the picture seems bright. (All dollar figures are averages)
2009
Base Salary - $81,600 Received a Raise - 70% Raise/Increase Amount - 6% Received a Bonus - 46%
2008
Base Salary - $73,900 Received a Raise - 80% Raise/Increase Amount - 4% Received a Bonus - 49%
Source: 2009 IT Skills and Salary Report, Global Knowledge and TechRepublic
Top Five States by IT Salaries
- New Jersey - $94,900
- Washington, D.C. - $94,700
- Maryland - $93,000
- Connecticut - $90,900
- California - $90,500
Bottom Five States by IT Salaries
- Wyoming - $64,600
- South Dakota - $63,500
- North Dakota - $62,400
- Mississippi - $62,100
- Montana - $59,100
Footnotes: From "View from the TreeTop" Volume 3 Issue 2 March 2009
Source: 2009 IT Skills and Salary Report, Global Knowledge and TechRepublic