2007 Jobs Report Snapshots

Highlights and key statistics from Computerworld's 21st annual Jobs Report Survey of IT professionals.

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BIGGEST WINNERS

Titles that saw higher-than-average gains in total compensation:

  • Product manager: 6.6%
  • Chief technology officer: 5.6%
  • Vice president of IT/IS: 4.7%
  • Web developer: 4.7%
  • Network engineer/wireless network engineer: 4.6%
  • Software developer: 4.6%
  • Systems analyst: 4.3%

BIGGEST LOSERS

Titles that saw lower-than-average gains in total compensation:

  • Chief security officer: 1.6%
  • Systems programmer: 1.8%
  • Database developer/modeler: 1.9%
  • Webmaster: 2.6%
  • Database architect: 2.7%
  • Technical trainer: 2.7%
  • Project manager: 2.7%

HOT INDUSTRIES

Largest increases in total compensation, by industry:

  • Automotive: 5.2%
  • Hospitality/travel: 4.6%
  • Mining/agriculture/construction/engineering: 4.5%
  • Wholesale trade: 4.5%
  • Finance/accounting: 4.4%
  • Defense/aerospace: 4.3%
  • Entertainment/marketing/advertising: 4.3%

COLD INDUSTRIES

Smallest increases in total compensation, by industry:

  • Biotechnology/biomedical/pharmaceutical: 1.2%
  • Transportation/logistics: 2.1%
  • Food/beverages: 2.8%
  • Telecommunications: 2.9%
  • Computer dealer/reseller: 3.2%
  • Manufacturing (computer-related): 3.3%
  • Legal/insurance/real estate: 3.4%

SATISFACTION SCORES

Note: Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding.

MONEY

How satisfied are you today with your total compensation package, given your base salary, bonuses and benefits in relation to your job responsibilities?

  • Very satisfied: 15%
  • Satisfied: 42%
  • Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: 21%
  • Dissatisfied: 19%
  • Very dissatisfied: 3%

Twelve months ago, were you more satisfied with your total compensation package or less satisfied, or has your level of satisfaction stayed the same?

  • More satisfied: 16%
  • Less satisfied: 25%
  • The same: 59%
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