How much money does an IT tech make?

it support technician salary

DISH IT Technician salaries - 15 salaries reported	$44,937/yr
TEKsystems IT Technician salaries - 11 salaries reported	$18/hr
Corovan IT Technician salaries - 8 salaries reported	$16/hr
Citi IT Technician salaries - 7 salaries reported	$42,264/yr

As an IT Technician you'll be sorting out software and hardware issues for your company's computer users. You'll identify and diagnose computer problems, monitor company IT systems, set up equipment, and ensure that everything works as it should.

Technology professionals with the right set of qualifications have a lot of options in the current employment market. Whether you’re an applications architect or data security analyst, salaries are on the rise in many areas of technology due to the strong demand for highly skilled IT specialists.

Here’s a look at just some of the highest-paying IT jobs, according to Robert Half Technology’s 2020 Salary Guide:

1. Big data engineer 

Businesses need individuals who can transform large amounts of raw data into actionable information for strategy-setting, decision-making and innovation — and pay well for people with these skills. The salary midpoint (or median national salary) for big data engineers is $163,250. These professionals typically create a company’s software and hardware architecture, along with the systems people need to work with the data. Big data engineers usually have a degree in computer science and expertise in mathematics and databases.

2. Mobile applications developer 

Just look at your phone or tablet applications and it’s pretty easy to figure out why mobile applications developers are in demand. These IT pros need expertise in developing applications for popular platforms, such as iOS and Android. They also must have experience coding with mobile frameworks and mobile development languages, as well as a knowledge of web development languages. The salary midpoint for mobile applications developers is $146,500.

3. Information systems security manager 

Successful candidates for this hot job possess a technical background in systems and network security, but also have great interpersonal and leadership abilities. Analytical and problem-solving skills are key, as are excellent communication abilities. Information systems security managers also need to keep up with security trends and government regulations. Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+ are often requested by employers. These IT pros earn a midpoint salary of $143,250.