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2014 SALARY GUIDE

FOR TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

THE VALUE OF INNOVATION

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The Value of Innovation ................................................................................................ 1 Our Salary Guide: Your Blueprint for Creating an Innovative Team ....................... 3 Making a Job Offer IT Candidates Can’t Refuse...................................................... 5 Seven Perks Leading Technology Employers Use to Retain Top Talent ............. 6 Providing Raises, Bonuses and Other Incentives: What Employers Must Do ...... 9 Technology Salaries – United States ....................................................................... 10 Technology Salaries – Canada .................................................................................. 14 Local Variances ............................................................................................................ 19 Glossary of Job Descriptions..................................................................................... 23 About Robert Half Technology................................................................................... 46 Worldwide Locations .................................................................................................. 47

THE VALUE OF INNOVATION

Whether it’s a creative seed planted by an aspiring inventor in the family garage or an idea that takes shape within the walls of a multinational corporation, innovation is the lifeblood of nearly every business. As the pace of technology accelerates, companies must innovate to maintain a competitive edge, and there’s only one way to do so: Hire exceptional people, because great people are the key to innovation.

The Robert Half Technology 2014 Salary Guide provides the information you need to attract and retain top talent, including starting compensation for more than 70 information technology (IT) positions in 150 North American cities, as well as insights into what IT...