IT Salary: National Averages for 45 IT Jobs: Page 11

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SYSTEMS ANALYST / SYSTEMS ARCHITECT

Applications Systems Analyst III, median salary: $81,238

Job Description for Applications Systems Analyst III

Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support an organization's application systems. Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives. May be expected to write documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections. Writes manuals for users to describe installation and operating procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Must have a working knowledge of relational databases and client-server concepts. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. Typically reports to a project leader or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Applications Systems Analyst I, median salary: $52,588

Job Description for Applications Systems Analyst I

Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support an organization's application systems. Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a project leader or manager.

Systems Architect, median salary: $106,470

Job Description for Systems Architect

Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure that systems support the organization's business requirements and meet the needs of end users. Defines systems requirements based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms. Defines technical standards and functionality tests. May develop specifications, prototypes, or initial user guides. Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department or top management.

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DEVELOPERS: ENTRY/MID LEVEL // DEVELOPERS: SENIOR LEVEL // NETWORK ENGINEERS/ADMINISTRATORS // HELP DESK, SUPPORT–TRAINING // IT MANAGERS // PROJECT MANAGERS // DATABASE // SECURITY // SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS // LINUX - UNIX // SYSTEMS ANALYST / SYSTEMS ARCHITECT // IT MISC.

Salary.com, Inc., Data effective the 1st of November, 2010, www.salary.com.

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