Read here what you can demand as a gross salary as an IT expert
- October 19, 2023
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There are many open positions in IT, but what can you expect in terms of salary in the IT industry? We give you an overview of the average
There are many open positions in IT, but what can you expect in terms of salary in the IT industry? We give you an overview of the average starting salaries in various IT areas.
These days, a job in IT is much more than just “something with computers.” There are numerous fields you can work in, from data scientist to developer or IT infrastructure management. The demand for IT talent is high, which means that as an applicant you often have a choice.
The work content, the working environment, the fringe benefits and the possible development within the organization are important factors, but so is your salary. To give you an idea of what to expect as a career starter in the IT industry, Robert Half has listed many gross monthly salaries in his Salary Guide 2024.
Gross monthly salary
The monthly wage is divided into three percentiles. The 25th percentile represents candidates with little to no experience. The 50th percentile represents an average experience, while the 75th percentile represents an above average experience. With the latter, you can rely on someone having almost all the necessary skills in-house.
- Economic analysis
| title | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
| ERP/application consultant | 3,557 euros | 4,066 euros | 4,814 euros |
| Functional analyst | 3,645 euros | 4,166 euros | 5,055 euros |
| IT business analyst | 3,703 euros | 4,283 euros | 5,777 euros |
- Data and business intelligence
| title | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
| Business intelligence consultant | 3,641 euros | 4,345 euros | 5,040 euros |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 3,993 euros | 4,816 euros | 5,321 euros |
- Digital & Innovation
| title | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
| Digital/Innovation Analyst | 3,778 euros | 4,368 euros | 5,895 euros |
| Digital/Innovation Manager | 5,911 euros | 6,726 euros | 8,631 euros |
- IT infrastructure
| title | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
| IT service desk agent | 2,669 euros | 3,114 euros | 3,420 euros |
| Assistant engineer | 2,913 euros | 3,542 euros | 4,275 euros |
| Systems engineer | 3,542 euros | 4,397 euros | 5,496 euros |
| Network engineer | 4,020 euros | 5,008 euros | 5,877 euros |
| Delivery service manager | 4,641 euros | 5,496 euros | 5,993 euros |
- IT management
| title | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
| IT coordinator | 3,864 euros | 4,575 euros | 4,986 euros |
| IT manager | 5,741 euros | 6,473 euros | 7,328 euros |
| Application Manager | 5,863 euros | 6,595 euros | 8,463 euros |
| Head of IT | 7,573 euros | 8,550 euros | 10,382 euros |
- IT project management
| title | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
| IT project manager | 4,397 euros | 5,496 euros | 6,596 euros |
| PMO manager | 6,351 euros | 7,084 euros | 8,305 euros |
- Software development
| title | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
| Software developer | 3,975 euros | 4,397 euros | 5,252 euros |
- Product management
| title | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
| Product Owner | 4,139 euros | 5,207 euros | 5,919 euros |
| product manager | 5,286 euros | 5,819 euros | 6,520 euros |
Wages vary depending on the region
The gross monthly wages mentioned above are a Belgian national average. If you would like to see the detailed figures per region, you can click here.
According to a study by Robert Half, 30 percent of companies plan to fill permanent positions in the next twelve months. More than half (52%) want to maintain the number of permanent positions. We find almost the same numbers in the area of temporary employment. Companies want to create 24 percent more temporary jobs in IT functions. More than half (57%) say the number of temporary jobs will remain the same in 2024.
The most sought-after positions in IT today are:
- IT manager
- Systems engineer
- Project manager
- IT coordinator
- ERP/application consultant
When it comes to the hardest skills to find, cybersecurity ranks first, followed by cloud specialists, BI analysts and SAP analysts.
The sectors with the greatest demand for IT jobs today are logistics, chemicals (production), FMCG, assembly and automotive.
Source: IT Daily
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