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From the Chairman Understanding the Salary Data IT Employment Outlook Skills in Demand Areas of Investment The Role of Certification in Hiring IT Salaries United States Regional Hiring Trends United States IT Salaries Canada Regional Hiring Trends Canada Staffing for Success The Leading Resource Office Directory
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FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Dear Colleague: Businesses today must make judicious hiring decisions while at the same time enhancing their ability to retain top talent at every level of the organization. This is especially important in the information technology (IT) field as the economy gains momentum and demand for technical expertise increases. Firms with access to the most current salary and employment trend information will be in the best position to recruit and hire the talent they need to meet new challenges and pursue growth opportunities. [. . . ] To determine the estimated salary range for a position in your area, follow the process outlined below:
CALCULATING THE LOCAL SALARY RANGE
Example: web designer in Dallas 1. Locate the position "web designer" on Page 10 and your city's index number. Move the decimal point in the index number two places to the left (1. 050). Multiply the low end of the national salary range ($45, 250) by the index number as a percentage (from step two). The approximate starting salary range for a web designer in Dallas is $47, 513 to $73, 500. The index figures should be used as a guide in determining actual compensation. A number of factors, including company size, employee benefits, the candidate's skill set and current market conditions, can impact starting salaries. Please consult an account executive with Robert Half Technology for help refining salary packages to match local conditions.
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REGIONAL HIRING TRENDS UNITED STATES
NEW ENGLAND
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Leading Industries: Retail, Software and Information Technology Services, Banking and Financial Services Positions in Demand: Project Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Help Desk Specialist Selected Local Variances: Portland, ME . Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics and Robert Half Technology. Note that city index figures are reflective of all industries and are not specific to the information technology field. For more information on average salaries in your city, contact the Robert Half Technology office nearest you.
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REGIONAL HIRING TRENDS UNITED STATES
MIDDLE ATLANTIC
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania Leading Industries: Manufacturing, Real Estate, Banking and Financial Services Positions in Demand: Help Desk Specialist, Developer/Programmer Analyst, Software Developer Selected Local Variances: Buffalo, NY . . 94. 1
SOUTH ATLANTIC
Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia Leading Industries: Real Estate, Hospitality and Tourism, Manufacturing Positions in Demand: Applications Architect, Help Desk Specialist, Network Security Administrator Selected Local Variances: Orlando, FL . . 114. 0
WEST NORTH CENTRAL
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota Leading Industries: Business Services, Real Estate, Manufacturing Positions in Demand: Help Desk Specialist, LAN/WAN Administrator, Network Engineer Selected Local Variances: Des Moines, IA . Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics and Robert Half Technology. Note that city index figures are reflective of all industries and are not specific to the information technology field. For more information on average salaries in your city, contact the Robert Half Technology office nearest you.
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EAST NORTH CENTRAL
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin Leading Industries: Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Real Estate Positions in Demand: Project Manager, Applications Architect, Help Desk Specialist Selected Local Variances: Detroit, MI . . 95. 0
WEST SOUTH CENTRAL
Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Leading Industries: Energy, Construction, Real Estate Positions in Demand: Developer/Programmer Analyst, Help Desk Specialist, Web Administrator Selected Local Variances: Midland, TX . . 91. 0
EAST SOUTH CENTRAL
Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee Leading Industries: Business Services, Real Estate, Legal Services Positions in Demand: Developer/Programmer Analyst, Applications Architect, Network Engineer Selected Local Variances: Louisville, KY . Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics and Robert Half Technology. Note that city index figures are reflective of all industries and are not specific to the information technology field. For more information on average salaries in your city, contact the Robert Half Technology office nearest you.
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MOUNTAIN
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming Leading Industries: Real Estate, Business Services, Legal Services Positions in Demand: Developer/Programmer Analyst, Help Desk Specialist, Software Engineer Selected Local Variances: Albuquerque, NM . . 100. 0
PACIFIC
Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington Leading Industries: Hospitality and Tourism, Real Estate, Banking and Financial Services Positions in Demand: Help Desk Specialist, Developer/Programmer Analyst, Systems Administrator Selected Local Variances: Honolulu, HI . [. . . ] Move the decimal point in the index number two places to the left (. 995). Multiply the low end of the national salary range ($65, 250) by the index number as a percentage (from step two). The approximate starting salary range for a network manager in Ottawa is $64, 924 to $86, 814.
CANADIAN LOCAL VARIANCES
Calgary . . 95. 1
Source: Statistics Canada and Robert Half Technology
Note: Please contact one of our account executives for salary information regarding cities not listed above.
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STAFFING FOR SUCCESS
Achieving appropriate IT staffing levels continues to be a challenge and an opportunity as companies seek to capitalize on avenues for growth while remaining within budget limitations. [. . . ]