Asia Pacific IT salaries increasing

19.01.2011
Information technology salaries are on the rise across the Asia Pacific, with the upward trend expected to continue through 2011, according to the latest Technology salary survey by recruitment specialists Robert Half International.

The firm's inaugural 2010-2011 Technology salary survey states: "Overall, the Asia Pacific technology industry is experiencing strong growth and employers need to be prepared to respond to this environment in order to succeed."

The survey was carried out in July -- August 2010 and attracted respondents from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore.

"An improvement in economic conditions and general business confidence has led to greater investment in technology projects across the Asia Pacific," the report said, "especially as companies increase the emphasis on upgrading technology to improve business performance and get ahead of the competition."

The study found that, as a result, the technology industry is gaining confidence, with 41 per cent of Asia Pacific technology workers enjoying a salary increase over the last year, largely due to the rising demand for skilled technology staff in the wake of a tight employment market.

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