The Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Report continues to provide the most informative and revealing insights of the inner workings of IT departments in the U.S. and Canada. This year, they’ve expanded their scope to include data from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region thanks to the global participation of over 14,300 IT professionals.
Few highlights from the report
- Globally, tech professionals have an average of 3 certifications
- Within the US, salaries are up 5.7% for tech professionals compared to 2016
- Cybersecurity professionals command the highest average salary globally
Top 5 things that you need to know that you may not have thought of
- The biggest reason your IT hiring managers are losing sleep at night is the current skills gap
- The volume of IT projects are booming but workloads are dooming
- Cybersecurity jobs are in highest demand and pay the best on average. However, IT Security Manager can’t find enough qualified candidates
- Oceania touts the highest average salary globally. US & Canada come in second
- Top paying certifications aren’t always the most popular