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3:10

The cash worth of certified skills

Microsoft-certified professionals dominate the sample, but those with Cisco certifications take home the most money.

4:30

IT contracting still a moneyspinner

The top-earning contractors among survey takers are those specialising in the IBM space and those with a Sun Certified Java Architect qualification.

6:00

SA rocks, right?

Opinions were divided as to whether South African IT salaries are competitive when compared to the rest of the world.

3:00

What`s hot and what`s not

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.

3:40

Work hard or it`s 'bye bye bonus`

The guaranteed 13th cheque is on its way out, with performance the key to a good increase and annual bonus.

6:00

Skill and experience get hefty rewards

Software architects and specialist consultants earn the most, while call centre and help desk staff make the bottom of the earnings charts.

3:00

South Africans choose to stay

The number of respondents seeking employment oversees continues to decline.

2:30

How it pays to 'go big`

The survey reveals discrepancies between salaries in large organisations and small to medium enterprises.

1:50

For the love of challenge

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.

2:30

Steady rise in respondents

This year, the ITWeb salary survey saw an increase in respondents, with a total of 4 234 entries.

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Salary Survey 2005Apr 21, 2005

Techies are top respondents

A record number of respondents - especially technical professionals - completed the ITWeb Salary Survey 2005. So who comprised this sample?

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Key findingsApr 21, 2005

Top execs take a pay leap

Our survey reflects a wide gap between top and bottom earners. Sales people top the earnings charts at the staff level, but technical expertise cashes in at the management level.

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SalariesApr 21, 2005

IT salaries at a glance

A record number of respondents - 4123 - across all major industries took part in ITWeb`s 2005 IT Salary Survey.