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IT Pay: Premiums for IT Skills Drop as IT Departments Reorganize

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The premiums companies pay to IT professionals on top of their annual salaries or contract rates to acquire a specific, desired skill have been declining for a year, according to research into IT pay premiums conducted by Foote Partners. The research firm expects this downward trend to continue through 2012 before reversing in 2013.

Facebook's IPO Filing Reveals Technology Details

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In addition to disclosing just how rich the company is, Facebook's S-1 filing shines a light on the company's IT infrastructure, technology patents, hacker mentality and need for speed.

IT Salaries Rise, Bonuses Get Bigger

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

IT pros in Austin, Texas and Portland, Ore. saw the biggest salary gains, according to new data from Dice.com, a career site for technology and engineering professionals.

The Growing Backlash Over CEO 'Pay Ratios'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Controversy over this Dodd-Frank element rises, as business groups as the SEC to 'expand public outreach.'

Project Management Salaries Show Earnings Growth, Career Potential

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The latest salary survey from the Project Management Institute proves that project management remains a lucrative IT career. It also reveals what factors influence project management professionals' salaries the most.

IT Salaries: Growth Reflects Positive Changes in the IT Job Market

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Software developers, information security analysts, network architects and business intelligence analysts are among the IT professionals experiencing the most significant salary growth in 2012, according to a new report from IT staffing firm Bluewolf.

Good News: Tech Salaries Are on the Rise Again

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Average pay hits six figures in Silicon Valley, but entry-level salaries continue to decline.

Qualcomm CEO's Pay Jumps 23% to $21.7 Million

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs received compensation valued at $21.72 million last year, according to documents filed with the SEC. His total package is up 23% from 2010, when he netted a pay package valued at $17.63 million.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's Compensation Jumped 6-Fold in 2011

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Apple CEO Tim Cook's total compensation package jumped six-fold last year after he was took the reins of the Cupertino, Calif. company, according to documents filed Monday with the SEC.

6 Hot IT Jobs That Will Pay Well in 2012

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

IT professionals looking for new jobs in 2012 are in luck: The job market is robust across the U.S., and IT salaries in a variety of fields are on the rise. Here are the six IT jobs that IT staffing industry executives expect to be in greatest demand in the coming year. The best part? Many of these jobs are also fun.

Survey: IT Certifications Lead to Jobs, Higher Pay

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

In this survey of 700 IT professionals, most say certifications have led to raises and better jobs, busting the myth that certs are nothing but a scam.

Will IT Certs Get You Jobs and Raises? Survey Says Yes

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Sixty percent of IT professionals surveyed say a certification led to a new job, and half say it gave a salary boost. But some certs are more valuable than others.

Finance Executives Lack HR's Optimism in Their Bonus Expectations for 2011

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Survey among managers in various areas shows only 21% in finance and accounting expecting higher incentive pay, compared with 42% in HR

IT Pros Staying Put, Expecting Raises

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

There's cause for contentment among IT pros, many of whom are staying put at their current jobs due to a combination of lingering economic concerns and improving conditions at work.

CEO Steve Ballmer 'Underpaid,' Microsoft Says

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer received compensation valued at $1.38 million this year, according to documents filed this week with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. His total package is up roughly 2% compared to 2010, when he received compensation valued at $1.35 million.