Microsoft-certified professionals dominate the sample, but those with Cisco certifications take home the most money.
The top-earning contractors among survey takers are those specialising in the IBM space and those with a Sun Certified Java Architect qualification.
Opinions were divided as to whether South African IT salaries are competitive when compared to the rest of the world.
Our survey respondents are largely settled in their jobs. But what is being offered to candidates in the job market and which skills are the most marketable? We asked three recruitment specialists for input.
The guaranteed 13th cheque is on its way out, with performance the key to a good increase and annual bonus.
Software architects and specialist consultants earn the most, while call centre and help desk staff make the bottom of the earnings charts.
The number of respondents seeking employment oversees continues to decline.
The survey reveals discrepancies between salaries in large organisations and small to medium enterprises.
No shouts of "show me the money" from this year`s respondents. It`s the sheer challenge that keeps most of them coming back for more.
This year, the ITWeb salary survey saw an increase in respondents, with a total of 4 234 entries.
A record number of respondents - especially technical professionals - completed the ITWeb Salary Survey 2005. So who comprised this sample?