2013 Lannick Technology Salary Report


2013 Lannick Technology Salary Report


Most IT job titles in GTA will enjoy a pay rise in 2013, but 27% may experience a decline

TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2012 /CNW/ - Lannick Technology announces today its new annual salary report and predicts most technology professionals can expect a pay raise in 2013, but not all job titles will enjoy a similar experience.

In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), six of 22 job title categories may experience a decrease in the mean salary average paid. Professionals in the remaining 16 categories can expect rises in 2013. Full details can be found in the attached Appendix.

"Information technology candidates that possess strong soft skills, including the ability to properly communicate with cross-functional teams, continue to be in high demand," said Igor Abramovitch, Director of Lannick Technology. "This includes the ability to translate technical jargon into laymen terms, listen well, accept criticism, and work well under pressure."

Information technology positions and skills that will be in particular demand in the GTA during 2013 include:

  • Director of Application Development - 6% average salary increase
    Individuals possessing strong technical ability are currently in high demand, particularly as many companies are now embarking on developing custom internal software, or commercializing their existing code base into marketable products.
  • Business Analyst - 6% average salary increase
    These professionals are increasingly front and centre in many organizations as IT becomes, more than ever, "mission critical" and an element of competitive advantage.
  • Service Desk Analyst - 8% average salary increase
    This job has grown more complex as business teams maintain the trend of spreading around the globe and across multiple time zones, and more corporations introduce BYOD (bring your own device), involving a myriad of smart phones and other equipment.
  • Network Administrator - 9% average salary increase
    This position remains in demand, as firms continue to strive to extract as much value from their IT infrastructure as possible, in the face of ongoing technology advances. 

"I know for a fact the 'Lannick Technology Salary Report' is keenly appreciated by employers and job candidates alike," said," Steve Driz, Vice President, Enterprise Solutions, Outside Intelligence. "The IT industry is in constant evolution, and the Salary Report is a key means by which to keep current of which technology professionals are most in demand at any point in time, enabling employers to build their recruitment and retention polices on a solid foundation."

While not intended to be a scientific survey, the "2013 Lannick Technology Salary Report" is based on a collection of more than 1,000 reported salary changes and job placements during the 12 months ending November 2012. Salaries forecasted for 2013 are primarily based on anticipated hiring demand and on the Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.

Survey Methodology:

  • Salaries were collected over a 12-month period (November 2011 to November 2012) throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Figures are based on the collection of more than 1,000 reported salary changes and job placements within the information technology sector.
  • Salaries forecasted for 2013 are assumptions based on economic factors and the Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
  • Compensation varies widely as a function of industry sector, risk and reward factors, and company size.
  • Salary trend is based on the salary data reported in the previous year.
  • Professional designations are assumed at the intermediate and senior level positions.
  • Figures do not include bonuses or benefits.

Appendix

Annual Average (Mean) Salary Comparison by IT Position (Greater Toronto Area)

Job Title 2012 2013 Trend
Service Desk Analyst 45,000 48,750 +
Technical Support Analyst 55,000 57,500 +
Social Media/ Mobile Developer 56,500 57,690 +
Systems Analyst 63,400 64,500 +
Web Application Developer 64,000 64,845 +
BI Analyst/ Report Writer 66,540 68,000 +
Database Analyst/ Developer 67,000 68,420 +
Business Analyst 65,900 70,255 +
Network Administrator 66,000 72,090 +
Quality Assurance Analyst 81,300 80,000 -
Database Administrator 83,500 82,430 -
IT Auditor 86,500 85,000 -
Project Manager 83,810 85,085 +
Service Desk Manager 90,240 85,835 -
BCP/DRP Analyst 87,500 87,000 -
Technical Writer 86,810 88,085 +
IT Security Analyst 88,500 91,000 +
Application Development Manager 91,000 92,000 +
IT Manager 93,240 95,500 +
Application Architect 101,500 104,000 +
Director of IT 122,500 120,375 -
Director of Application Development 123,000 130,000 +

About the Lannick Group of Companies

Founded in 1985, the Lannick Group of Companies has grown into the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Lannick Group includes Lannick Finance & Accounting, which recruits finance & accounting professionals for mid- to senior-level permanent and contract roles; Pro Count Staffing, which places non-managerial to managerial-level finance & accounting professionals in temporary and permanent roles; and Lannick Technology, which specializes in providing technology professionals at all levels and roles on a contract, contract-to-hire and permanent basis. Lannick Group has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Institute since 2009. Learn more at www.lannickgroup.com.

Note to Editors: Lannick Group career and workplace experts are available for interview. See "2013 Lannick Finance & Accounting Salary Report" press release regarding the finance and accounting sectors.

 

 

SOURCE: Lannick Group of Companies

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Jim Dimovski, Director, Marketing & PR
416-343-3407jdimovski@lannickgroup.com