Tech jobs come with hefty salaries

Many professionals with IT training are becoming a valued commodity as companies across a variety of industries are noting an increased demand for cloud computing expertise and data protection knowledge.

The Dayton Business Journal reported companies in the region are creating new positions for IT professionals that offer six-figure starting salaries. The businesses are looking for expertise in such digital activities as cyber security, mobile app development and cloud computing implementation. Some of the highest paying entry-level jobs in the IT industry include application developers, security analysts, business intelligence experts and user experience designers. The demand for these professionals is increasing rapidly, as businesses are continuing to upgrade their IT systems to stay competitive in the market.

In Utica, New York, one city employee recently received a significant increase in pay after being promoted to a new role with additional IT responsibility.

The Utica Observer Dispatch reported the employee was a project manager for the city, and will start taking on more IT-related tasks, specifically working with the police and fire departments in Utica. The employee's salary will increase from $40,034 to $51,060 with the additional responsibilities, as IT expertise is highly valued in both the public and private sectors. The employee will coordinate IT activities throughout the city's agencies, working directly with hard drives, programs and procedures, the website reported.

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