11 highest paid IoT, data security, virtual reality and software jobs
January 28, 2019 5:42 AM
High demand brings top dollar
“Cybersecurity and IT security skills continue to net some of the highest salaries within technology departments,” according to Tim Johnson, CEO of Mondo, which has just released its annual Tech Salary Guid e . “Salaries are expected to keep climbing as the talent gap widens, resulting in a projected shortfall of 3.5M security-related roles by 2021. We are also seeing some tech salaries that remain flat for less competitive, yet necessary skill sets, like QA and Network Support.”
Top augmented reality, virtual reality & Internet of Things salaries
Certain specialized tech skills are in high demand, and drawing top dollar salaries as a result. These include jobs related to augmented and virtual reality technology and IoT development.
IoT solution architect
Low end of range = $140,000
High end of range = $210,000
High end of range = $210,000
IoT software engineer
Low end of range = $100,000
High end of range = $175,000
High end of range = $175,000
Virtual reality engineer
Low end of range = $100,500
High end of range = $160,500
High end of range = $160,500
Mixed reality developer
Low end of range = $100,000
High end of range = $160,000
High end of range = $160,000
Top cybersecurity & IT security salaries
Data security jobs have been in high demand for years, and that shows no signs of slowing down. Here aare the top paying jobs in IT and cybersecurity.
Manager, information security
Low end of range = $120,000
High end of range = $185,000
High end of range = $185,000
Application security engineer
Low end of range = $120,000
High end of range = $182,500
High end of range = $182,500
Network security engineer
Low end of range = $115,000
High end of range = $172,500
High end of range = $172,500
Cybersecurity engineer
Low end of range = $110,000
High end of range = $165,000
High end of range = $165,000
Salesforce positions with the highest salaries
The Mondo salary guide reveals that Salesforce skills are also highly valued this year, with salesforce solution architects earning a spot among the highest-paid technology professionals overall (those with salaries from $145,000 - $210,500).
Salesforce solution architect
Low end of range = $145,500
High end of range = $210,500
High end of range = $210,500
Salesforce project manager
Low end of range = $100,500
High end of range = $185,500
High end of range = $185,500
Salesforce developer
Low end of range = $115,500
High end of range = $165,500
High end of range = $165,500