The tech job market is good and IT pros are reaping the benefits. According to a recent survey, salaries rose 7.7 percent year-over-year in 2015.
Bonuses
Bonuses have traditionally been associated with high-level executives — especially those in the financial sector, but are becoming more commonplace among the tech sector, especially among those with more experience and seniority. According to Dice, the average bonus in 2015 was $10,194, a 7 percent increase from 2014. The number of respondents reporting receiving a bonus remained steady year-over-year at 37 percent, but is still up from 2009 when only 24 percent earned a bonus.