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SO, IS TECH FOR ME?
Graduate salaries in tech As you look forward to launching your career, it’s only natural to be curious about the magic number that will appear on your payslip every month! We’ve done some digging for you to have an idea of what you can expect. We also caught up with some recently employed graduates to find out what their salary expectations were and whether the reality lived up to the hype. FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR SALARY There are a few factors that can affect how much you earn as a graduate, so it’s handy to keep these in mind. 1. Job role Some roles are in higher demand than others as well as harder to fill, so some companies may pay a premium to attract talent into these positions. Software development, applications development and IT security are some of the areas that employers are finding the most challenging to find talented professionals. 2. Company type Pay scales may be vastly different depending on the company’s size. If you start your career at Microsoft, Uber or
Google, the chances of increasing your earning potential shoot up. If you start off at a mid-tier or brand new startup, your pay may still be good, but there is also a chance that smaller companies may not be able to match the salaries of blue-chip employers. 3. Location of role Are you willing to relocate for your dream job or even a better salary? Different regions have different priorities. In terms of the technological skills, they are looking to bolster within their workforce and will probably pay higher-than-average salaries to do this. Specialist recruitment service Robert Half’s 2017 Salary Guide will give you a good idea about industries that need technical talent across Australia and New Zealand. ■ Sydney: financial services, online product development, education ■ Melbourne: aged care/healthcare, education, online portals ■ Brisbane: software and technology consulting firms ■ Perth: managed services, aged care, education ■ New Zealand: construction/ infrastructure
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