This slideshow from Robert Half Technology provides an overview of the 2015 hiring outlook for IT workers, including salary and employment trends, and skills and jobs in demand. Visit rht.com/salary-center for more compensation information.

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2015 IT Hiring and
Compensation Trends

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Three Drivers for Tech Hiring in 2015
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 Mobile – Skilled mobile app developers
are highly sought-after by companies
developing apps for smartphones, tablets
and other mobile devices.
 Big data – Firms launching big data
initiatives need big data engineers, data
architects, data modelers and more.
 Security – Businesses across industries
are hiring for cybersecurity-related roles,
from data security analysts to network
security engineers.

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In Demand: Specialized Skills
 Specialized skills can increase base compensation
by 5 to 10 percent
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Cisco network administration skills: 9%
.NET development skills: 9%
PHP development skills: 9%
Java development skills: 9%
SharePoint skills: 10%
Virtualization skills: 10%
Microsoft SQL Server database skills: 10%
C# development skills: 9%

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In Demand: Certifications
Technology certifications many
employers seek:
 Cisco: CCNA, CCIE
 Microsoft: MCAD, MCITP, MCSE,
MCTS, MCPD
 Project management: PMP
 Security: CISSP, CCSA, CCSE
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In Demand: Interpersonal Skills
Leading employers look for more than technology skills in
today’s IT candidates:
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 Ability to align business and IT goals
 Written and verbal communication skills
 Ability to collaborate
 Customer service mindset
 Leadership ability
 Ability to work under pressure

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2015 IT Salary Trends: United States
Mobile Applications Developer $107,500 – $161,500
Big Data Engineer $119,250 – $168,250
Wireless Network Engineer $ 99,000 – $137,500
Business Intelligence Analyst $108,500 – $153,000
Data Security Analyst $106,250 – $149,000
Software Engineer $ 96,000 – $147,250
Data Architect $119,750 – $164,750
Positions are listed in order of the highest year-over-year salary percentage.
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Overall, starting salaries will increase 5.7 percent from 2014 levels.
Expected salaries for in-demand positions:

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Overall, starting salaries will increase 5.2 percent from 2014 levels.
2015 IT Salary Trends: Canada
Mobile Applications Developer $ 93,000 – $132,000
Systems Engineer $ 81,000 – $104,000
Big Data Engineer $109,000 – $139,250
Chief Security Officer $138,000 – $219,750
Wireless Network Engineer $ 94,500 – $127,250
Business Intelligence Analyst $ 89,000 – $120,000
Lead Applications Developer $100,750 – $134,000
*Canadian dollars
Positions are listed in order of the highest year-over-year salary percentage.
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Expected salaries for in-demand positions:*

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