Computerworld conducts surveys of its readership throughout the year on issues affecting enterprise IT users. Below is a description of each survey project along with key dates and links to past reports.
We're interested in hearing from you. If you'd like to take part in upcoming Computerworld surveys and be notified when nomination forms are posted, please send an email to Ken Mingis, Executive Editor of Computerworld.
This year's special reports:
- IT Salary Survey
- Best Places to Work in IT
- Premier 100 Technology Leaders
- Tech Forecast
- IT Careers
- Data+ Editors' Choice Awards
IT Salary Survey
Published annually in the spring
Computerworld's annual salary survey evaluates IT salaries, including base pay, bonuses and total compensation packages, for key IT job titles. The survey also provides comparative salaries for a number of different industries as well as regional comparisons.
By participating in the survey, IT staffers and managers help Computerworld identify historical and merging trends in IT compensation and provide benchmarks to other managers on what they should be paying to stay competitive. The report also offers advice to IT workers on how to get the best salary.
Most Recent Report:
- IT Salary Survey 2017: Tech pay holds tight (for now)
- Download the report: IT Salary Survey 2017 Special Report
- Find up-to-date tech salary info at IT Salary Watch
- Compare your pay with our Smart Salary Finder 2017
Past Reports:
- IT Salary Survey 2016: How to pump up your paycheck
- Download the report: IT Salary Survey 2016 Special Report
- IT Salary Survey 2015: Cash is back!
- Download the report: IT Salary Survey 2015 Special Report
- IT Salary Survey 2014: Who's hot, who's not
- IT Salary Survey 2013: IT gets its groove back
- IT Salary Survey 2012: As IT picks up the pace, can tech workers keep up?
- IT Salary Survey 2011: IT workers -- under pressure and underpaid
Survey: Sign up to participate in the 2018 IT Salary Survey!
Questions about Computerworld's IT Salary Survey can be emailed to Valerie Potter, managing editor of features.
Best Places to Work in IT
Published annually in the spring
The annual Best Places to Work in IT issue takes a revealing look at the top 100 companies that excel at keeping their IT workers well compensated, well trained and satisfied on the job.
Most Recent Report:
- 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2017
- Download the complete listings: 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2017
Past Reports:
- 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2016
- 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2015
- 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2014
- 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2013
- 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2012
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Frequently asked questions: Find answers to many of your questions about the Best Places program in our FAQ. Further questions about Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT program can be emailed to bestplaces@computerworld.com.
Premier 100 Technology Leaders
This special project ended in 2017.
Each spring, Computerworld launched a nationwide search for nominations of professionals who showed leadership in their organizations through technology. Computerworld's Premier 100 Technology Leaders have been individuals who foster ideas and creative work environments, envision innovative technology approaches to business problems and effectively manage IT strategies. The list of honorees and feature stories was published annually.
Most Recent Report:
- 2017 Premier 100 Leaders: IT in the driver’s seat
- Download the digital magazine: Premier 100 Technology Leaders 2017 Special Report
Past Reports:
- 2016 Premier 100 Leaders: Masters of disruption
- Download the digital magazine: Premier 100 Technology Leaders 2016 Special Report
- 2015 Premier 100 IT Leaders: Primed for business
- 2014 Premier 100 IT Leaders: Reinventing themselves many times over
- 2013 Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders: On the fast track
- 2012 Premier 100 IT Leaders: The rewards of risk-taking
- 2011 Premier 100 IT Leaders: Recharged and ready for business growth and speed
Visit the Honor Roll! View Premier 100 alumni from 2000 to 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions: Find out more about the Premier 100 program in our FAQ.
Tech Forecast
Published annually in the winter
Each year, Computerworld looks ahead to the hot skills, top technologies, and spending trends for the following year.
Most Recent Report:
- 2017 Tech Forecast
- Download the complete 2017 survey results
Past Reports:
- 2016 Tech Forecast
- Download the digital magazine: 2016 Tech Forecast Special Report
- 2015 Tech Forecast
- 2014 Tech Forecast
- 2013 Tech Forecast
- 2012 Tech Forecast
- 2011 Tech Forecast
IT Careers Special Report
This special project ended in 2016.
Each year, Computerworld conducted a survey of IT professionals to determine the current state of the IT jobs market, upcoming hiring trends and new job titles, as well as to gauge how changes in the IT landscape will impact IT careers in the future. The resulting report identified the hottest IT careers trends and offered advice for both job seekers and IT hiring managers.
Most Recent Report:
- Careers Special Report 2016
- Download the digital magazine: Careers Special Report 2016
Past Reports:
Data+ Editors' Choice Awards
This special project ended in 2016.
In recent years, Computerworld showcased organizations that made better business decisions, generating new revenue streams and tapping into new markets through use of data analytics.
Most Recent Report:
- Data+ Editors' Choice Awards 2016
- Download the digital magazine: Data+ Editors' Choice Awards 2016 issue
Past Reports:
- Data+ Editors' Choice Awards 2015
- Data+ Editors' Choice Awards 2014
- Data+ Editors' Choice Awards 2013
Contacts
Contact the following staff for additional information:
Ken Mingis
Editor
(508) 820-8545