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.
Contract Workers
Tech pros working as contractors saw an increase of 5 percent in hourly compensation, earning an average of $70.26 per hour. The highest rates for contractors were paid to those working in the industrial/chemical, professional services, health care, and utilities/energy sectors.