IT Salaries
Information Technology is one of the most sought-after career fields for technical professionals. I.T. jobs generally pay very well and almost every company has a need for technically trained Network Engineers, Network Administrators, Database Administrators, Developers, and PC technicians. I.T. Salaries can vary from company to company with larger corporations typically paying more and often providing sign-on bonuses.
The tables below show average salary ranges for the most popular certifications.
Average Salaries (by certification):
| 2009 | 2010 | |
| MCSE | $68,000 | $75,000 |
| MCDBA | $69,000 | $70,000 |
| MCSA | $51,000 | $58,000 |
| MCP | $45,000 | $48,000 |
Average Salaries (by experience):
| 1-2 YEARS EXPERIENCE | 3-6 YEARS EXPERIENCE | 6+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | |
| MCSE | $56,000 | $68,000 | $81,000 |
| MCDBA | $48,000 | $65,000 | $78,000 |
| MCSA | $41,000 | $50,000 | $57,000 |
| MCP | $38,000 | $46,000 | $55,000 |
Salary Surveys and Additional Resources:
| MCPMag.com | Salary surveys and detailed information for all Microsoft certifications. |
| CertMag.com | Salary surveys and information on a wide range of certifications. |
