Technology teams across industries are broadly forging ahead with business-critical projects. Managers are especially in need of expertise for cloud and DevOps initiatives, digital transformation, security and privacy, development, AI, automation, system upgrades, and data integration and analytics. With 61% of hiring managers planning to expand their teams, competition for candidates promises to remain high. 35% are hiring for vacated positions. Many companies are bringing in contract professionals to keep projects running smoothly. But high attrition rates among tech employees, with 64% looking or planning to look for a new job, can disrupt team dynamics and morale, requiring managers to place a renewed focus on retention.
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New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
Hiring skilled technology professionals is a priority for companies across all industries, including many that have laid off large numbers of workers. But the continued lack of available technology professionals means it’s still a candidate’s market. Job gains in the tech sector outnumber losses, and the unemployment rate for this sector remains well below the national average.
of tech managers say finding top talent remains a challenge.

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Voluntary turnover among tech professionals remains high. Companies slowing recruitment may be putting greater stress on their teams as workloads increase and employee fatigue grows. In a Robert Half survey, 48% of tech workers say their feelings of burnout are increasing.
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62% of tech managers say they are planning to bring in more contract professionals to gain specialized skills and critical support for key projects. And 43% of IT professionals say they’re open to interim roles.
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How do we determine our salary figures? See our methodology. The salaries listed in the salary tables represent starting compensation only, meaning pay for someone new to a company in the position listed. Our estimates do not include bonuses, benefits or perks. We report salaries in percentiles and ranges, recognizing that professionals join companies at varied experience levels. Other data referenced in this Salary Guide is based on online surveys developed by Robert Half and conducted by independent research firms. Respondents included hiring managers and employees from small (less than $50 million in revenues), midsize ($50 million to $1 billion) and large ($1 billion or greater) private, publicly listed and public sector organizations across the United States.
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