While many of us have forgotten what a pay raise looks like, a number of positions in the information technology (IT) and creative fields are likely to see above-average salary gains in the coming year, according to the 2013 Salary Guides from Robert Half Technology and The Creative Group.
The increase in compensation levels is due to high demand for these professionals as organizations enhance their digital presence and boost investments in IT infrastructure.
Mobile applications developers: Average starting salaries are expected to rise 9 percent, with compensation ranging from $92,750 to $133,500.
Business intelligence analysts: Should see a gain of 7.3 percent, with starting salaries ranging from $94,250 to $132,500.
Network architects: Forecast to receive a 7 percent starting salary boost, to between $102,250 and $146,500 on average.
Interactive creative directors: Can anticipate a 4.9 percent bump in base compensation, with average starting salaries ranging from $95,500 to $160,000.
Interaction designers: Those with one to five years of experience should see a gain of 4.9 percent, to between $52,250 and $77,500.
User experience designers: Can expect a 4.8 percent salary increase, with starting compensation of $73,750 to $110,500.
For more information, visit www.roberthalftechnology.com/SalaryCenter and www.creativegroup.com/salarycenter.
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