The Salary Scene
Questions about your salary and other forms of compensation are a key part of our survey. From your answers, we learned that IT salaries seem to have crept up a bit in comparison with the numbers you reported on last year's survey. Senior Editor Jason Bovberg immersed himself in the compensation data you gave us, and you can read what he discovered in "The Money You Make, and How It Compares," on page 27.
Job Satisfaction
Every job has its ups and downs. But you probably want to know if your peers share the same joys and frustrations you do. You are not alone if the top five professional issues that keep you up at night include:
- System stability and reliability issues
- Spending time dealing with problems instead of planning for improvements
- Data and system security
- Career development
- Dealing with the challenges of new and emerging technologies
In"AreYou Satisfied?" on page 31, Senior Editor Dianne Russell explores the survey results to determine why the average IT pro is somewhat dissatisfied with his or her job.You might be surprised to find that, for many IT pros, the numbers on their paycheck aren't necessarily the greatest factor in their career satisfaction.
How Do You Compare?
With a new year around the corner, it's time to take stock and see where you fit in the universe of IT pros. Do you fit the profile of the average IT pro I described above, or are you an "outlyer," as survey professionals are fond of saying? Our annual IT industry survey gives us an opportunity to help you evaluate how you're placed in the IT field. We hope the insights we've gleaned from the information you gave us helps you see how your compensation measures up. We also hope that sharing your peers' thoughts on job satisfaction will give you a head start on your New Year's resolutions.
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