The 10 highest-paying industries for IT talent
The tech industry isn’t the only hot spot for IT jobs, as there’s a growing demand for IT pros across every industry. These 10 non-tech verticals pay the most for IT roles, according to data from Dice.
Technology has quickly become a top priority for businesses across every industry. So much so that IT roles are no longer just the purview of the IT department. Every business unit has a stake in the IT services, apps, networks, hardware, and software needed to meet business goals and objectives, and many of them are hiring their own technologists.
While Silicon Valley still pays top dollar for IT pros, the war for talent has moved beyond the technology industry, with other verticals vying for talented IT workers who have the skills to enable digital transformation, process improvement, change management, and the development of apps and services. And as the demand for tech talent grows in industries beyond tech, salaries are on the rise in fields such as consulting, finance, hospitality, and more.
Here are the 10 industries with the highest tech salaries, and how much they’ve increased in value since 2021, according to the 2023 Dice Tech Salary Report:
1. Consulting
Average salary: US$131,995
Increase since 2021: 0%
2. Healthcare
Average salary: US$129,118
Increase since 2021: +3.4%
3. Finance
Average salary: US$128,571
Increase since 2021: 0%
4. Software
Average salary: US$124,071
Increase since 2021: 0%
5. Aerospace and defense
Average salary: US$121,560
Increase since 2021: +2.9%
6. Consumer products
Average salary: US$121,052
Increase since 2021: +14.4%
7. Entertainment
Average salary: US$119,921
Increase since 2021: +0.1%
8. Utilities/Energy
Average salary: US$118,498
Increase since 2021: +3.6%
9. Telecommunications
Average salary: US$115,940
Increase since 2021: +6.8%
10. Insurance
Average salary: US$114,522
Increase since 2021: 0%
Источник:https://www.cio.com
