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1. NEXT PAGEMichael Page Technology2010 Employment Index
Specialists in Technology Recruitment 136 offices in 28 countries |
www.michaelpage.co.uk/technology
2. Job Job Search IntroductionMethodologyBenefits Training
Satisfaction Job Security Interim PermContact UsStatusTalent
management the key to any successful IT leader. What are the key
things that keep the industrys leading IT Directors and CIOs So,
whether you are an IT professional looking to check your current
salary orawake at night? Deciding which ERP will deliver the
greatest benefit to the business interim rate against the industry
average, an IT Director keen to understandat a reasonable price?
Debating whether outsourcing their support organisation what
training your team would most like to see, or an HR Manager
reviewingis the right thing to do? Wondering how they can use
social networking tools benefits and retention for your IT
organisation, this Employment Index will be anthat everyone is
demanding with genuine business justification? From my
dailyinvaluable tool.discussions with some of the key leaders in
the IT Leadership community, thereis no doubt that all of the above
play a part in making the role a challenging one.Happy
hunting.However, there is one thing that stands out above all
others, and is at the core ofevery key decision talent. Whether it
be attracting and recruiting the best talent,or having a strategy
to retain the best, having a people strategy is critical to everyIT
Leader. In a recent interview with the Michael Page International
CIO, Andrew Wayland,I asked how important Talent Management was to
him It is the most importantpart of my role. Without hiring and
retaining the best people, we wouldnt be able Stephen Rutherfordto
achieve our objectives. You have to ensure you get your team in
place, and that Managing Director, Michael Page Technologythey are
thriving in their roles. Click here to read the full CIO
interview.As one of the worlds leading professional recruitment
organisations, we take ourrole in helping our customers to attract
the best talent very seriously. We alsobelieve in using our unique
market position to provide insights and information tohelp IT
professionals and their respective employers to make informed
decisions. 2| Michael Page Technology 2010 Salary Survey
3. JobJob Search Introduction Methodology BenefitsTraining
Satisfaction Job SecurityInterimPermContact UsStatusSurvey
MethodologyAbout Michael Page Technology The Michael Page
Technology 2010 Employment Index was conducted onlineMichael Page
Technology is the specialist technology practice of Michael
Pagebetween 29 January and 31 March 2010. Over 12,000 survey
invitations were International Plc. We focus on business
technology, which we define as theemailed to our candidates and
clients. Links to the survey were also included roles which use
technology to give business a competitive advantage. Ourin online
newsletters and hosted on the Michael Page website. Along
withface-to-face business ethos with both clients and candidates
allows us tocollecting salary data, we also collected information
about additional benefits,ensure that we understand how talent and
technology combine. Utilising ourtraining, job satisfaction, job
security and job search status. best practice recruitment
methodology, we ensure our candidates and clientsreceive world
class customer service and a genuine partner for their
technologyrecruitment needs. Sectors we cover:
EntertainmentandMedia FinancialServices FMCG ITandTelecoms Leisure
Logistics Manufacturing Pharmaceutical ProfessionalServices
PublicSectorandNot-for-Profit Retail 3| Michael Page Technology
2010 Salary Survey
4. JobJob Search Introduction Methodology Benefits
TrainingSatisfaction Job Security Interim PermContact
UsStatusSalary & Benefits With the backdrop of a challenging
economic climate in 2009, budget cuts andheadcount reductions, IT
professionals faced a similar challenge to the rest of theglobal
business community. Although our survey demonstrates that there
hasntbeen a significant downshift in the earnings across the IT job
spectrum, thereis also little evidence of increases. Only 15% of
those surveyed received a payincrease in 2009, and the majority of
these increases were less than 10%.What benefits do people
recieve?Outside of basic salary pay, total remuneration packages
for IT professionals remaina hot topic of conversation for CIOs, HR
teams and employees alike. With salaryShares/Optionsincreases
limited, leveraging total package becomes an increasingly important
toolfor attracting and retaining top talent. 28% of respondents
received a performance- Car allowance 14%related bonus on top of
their basic pay, while 21% receive a company car or car No
additionalallowance. Bonus ranges vary from 5% to 40% of salary,
while car allowances21% 22% benefitsrange from 5,000 to 14,000 per
annum. 22% of respondents receive no additionalbenefits in addition
to their salary.28% 15%Pay increase Bonus 4| Michael Page
Technology 2010 Salary Survey
5. JobJob Search IntroductionMethodologyBenefits Training
Satisfaction Job Security InterimPermContact Us StatusTraining
& Development When operating budgets are being reduced, it is
often training and developmentbudgets that are hit first. It is
clear from our research that IT professionals holdsignificant value
in training and development, and so CIOs need to ensure that thisis
a core element in both budgets and personal development planning.
IndustryWhat training are people looking for? What training are
people looking for?certifications (both technical and process)
still head up the most valued, with 44%of respondents. One of the
most interesting findings is that 37% of respondentsWhat training
are people looking for? What training are people looking for?
Business skills trainingsee business skills training as the most
important. This reflects the changing natureof the skills needed to
develop a successful IT career the ability to understandBusiness
skills trainingbusiness and communicate effectively are at the top
of the list for a CIO hiring for Business skills trainingBusiness
skills trainingthe future. 37%37%37%37% 44% 4%
44%4%College/Certifications44% 15%44%College/ University
courses4%4%Certifications 15% University College/coursesCollege/
CertificationsCertifications15%15% University coursesUniversity
coursesCommunication skillsCommunication skills Communication
skillsCommunication skills 5| Michael Page Technology 2010 Salary
Survey
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Satisfaction Staff retention and motivation is one of the key
topics on the agenda for everyCIO and IT Leader. So what is going
to ensure you attract and retain the besttalent? We asked our
respondents to think about what matters most to them inthe job. The
challenge of the job and responsibility was by far the most
importantfactor, with almost half (45%) of respondents citing this
as key. As new projects and What is most important toopportunities
arise, it has never been more important for an IT Leader to
ensurethat their best people have clear career development plans,
and are challenged people in their job?by their role. Basic salary
was voted as the second most important element, with33%. Perhaps
this is not overly surprising given the nature of the recession
Benefitsa guarantee of being able to pay your mortgage at the end
of the month outweighsthe promise of potential performance related
pay. This assumption is supported byBonus opportunities14%the fact
that only 14% and 8% respectively of respondents state that
benefits and8%bonus are most important to them. 33%Basic
pay45%Challenge of job& responsibilities 6| Michael Page
Technology 2010 Salary Survey
7. JobJob Search IntroductionMethodologyBenefits Training
SatisfactionJob SecurityInterim PermContact Us StatusJob Security
So what impact has the recession had on the perception of job
security for ITprofessionals? Our results clearly show that there
is a strong element of instability 34% feel very secure in their
current jobs, whilst 28% feel insecure. Overall, twothirds of
respondents have some concerns about their current security. How do
people rate theirjob security?Somewhat secure Insecure38%28%
34%Very secure 7| Michael Page Technology 2010 Salary Survey
8. JobJob Search IntroductionMethodology Benefits Training
Satisfaction Job SecurityInterim PermContact UsStatusJob Search
Status What does job security mean for the IT job market in 2010?
With the improvementin trading conditions, and a continuing
increase in job openings, our survey askedrespondents to give an
indication of their activity in the job market. 35% stated thatthey
are actively interested in new opportunities, and 34% are passively
looking.With 69% in total interested in their next career move, it
has never been more Are people looking forimportant for IT leaders
to focus on providing a challenging environment, and acomprehensive
personal development plan to attract and retain the best IT
talent.new opportunities?Yes, passivelyNo34%31% 35% Yes, actively
8| Michael Page Technology 2010 Salary Survey
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SatisfactionJob SecurityInterim Perm Contact Us StatusInterim
RemunerationDaily RateHigh () Average () Low () 1st Line Support
160 130110 2nd Line Support 180 150120 3rd Line Support 300 240200
Support Manager400 350280 Network Engineer 400 300250
Infrastructure Manager 450 380300 Architect800 600500 Business
Analyst 450 375250 Project Manager500 400300 Programme Manager700
600500 Programme Director 800 700600 IT Director800 700550 9|
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Permanent Salary DataAnnual SalaryHigh ()Average () Low () 1st Line
Support 27,00022,00019,000 2nd Line Support 32,00028,00025,000 3rd
Line Support 45,00037,00028,000 Support Manager50,00040,00030,000
Network Engineer 50,00040,00035,000 Infrastructure Manager
75,00060,00055,000 Architect100,000 75,00060,000 Business Analyst
65,00050,00045,000 Project Manager70,00060,00050,000 Programme
Manager90,00080,00075,000 Programme Director 110,000 90,00075,000
IT Director130,000 100,000 80,000 10 | Michael Page Technology 2010
Salary Survey
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TrainingSatisfaction Job SecurityInterim Perm Contact UsStatus
Operating from four office locations we have a number of industry
specialistLONDON
consultantscoveringavarietyofsectorsincludingFMCG,ProfessionalServices,
Rutesh Shah (Director) Retail, IT & Telecoms, Financial
Services, Manufacturing, Media &
Entertainment,ruteshshah@michaelpage.com
PublicSector&Not-for-Profit,Pharmaceutical,LogisticsandLeisure.020
7269 6216If you would like to discuss salary trends within any of
these sectors, or to HOME COUNTIES find out how we can assist with
your recruitment needs, please contact theStuart Packham (Director)
relevant specialist.stuartpackham@michaelpage.com 020 8742 5963
www.michaelpage.co.uk/technology NORTH James Barrett (Manager)
jamesbarrett@michaelpage.com 0161 828 6369 11| Michael Page
Technology 2010 Salary Survey