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As an IT professional, are you paid enough?

Survey period: 9 Nov 2015 to 16 Nov 2015

Many of us do what we do even if we weren't paid. Given that, do you feel you're paid enough, too much or just right? Be honest and reasonable.

OptionVotes% 
I'm not paid anywhere near enough22713.54
I'm not paid enough68340.75
I'm paid about right57934.55
I'm a little over-paid754.47
I'm paid way too much251.49
I'm not paid875.19



 
Generalcheap rate Pin
Anil Sharma198319-Nov-15 22:55
professionalAnil Sharma198319-Nov-15 22:55 
GeneralIt depends on the customers Pin
Momoko Asahina 708H15-Nov-15 16:21
Momoko Asahina 708H15-Nov-15 16:21 
GeneralI'm paid about right Pin
CPallini13-Nov-15 10:56
mveCPallini13-Nov-15 10:56 
GeneralTo the people who voted "I'm paid too much" PinPopular
ed welch12-Nov-15 3:06
ed welch12-Nov-15 3:06 
GeneralRe: To the people who voted "I'm paid too much" Pin
RedDk12-Nov-15 6:27
RedDk12-Nov-15 6:27 
GeneralRe: To the people who voted "I'm paid too much" Pin
Colin Mullikin13-Nov-15 7:17
professionalColin Mullikin13-Nov-15 7:17 
GeneralRe: To the people who voted "I'm paid too much" Pin
Patrice T13-Nov-15 22:59
mvePatrice T13-Nov-15 22:59 
GeneralNot getting paid enough Pin
Krunal Rohit10-Nov-15 23:43
professionalKrunal Rohit10-Nov-15 23:43 
GeneralDepends on the project... Pin
Member 1062543310-Nov-15 11:18
Member 1062543310-Nov-15 11:18 
GeneralRoger Ebert's response... PinPopular
James Curran10-Nov-15 6:34
James Curran10-Nov-15 6:34 
GeneralRe: Roger Ebert's response... Pin
Colin Mullikin13-Nov-15 7:19
professionalColin Mullikin13-Nov-15 7:19 
GeneralRe: Roger Ebert's response... Pin
thatraja14-Nov-15 21:35
professionalthatraja14-Nov-15 21:35 
GeneralRelatively... worse Pin
Gjeltema10-Nov-15 5:32
Gjeltema10-Nov-15 5:32 
GeneralSelf Employed PinPopular
_WinBase_10-Nov-15 4:52
_WinBase_10-Nov-15 4:52 
Generalpay for the job Pin
Dennis E White10-Nov-15 4:49
professionalDennis E White10-Nov-15 4:49 
GeneralAre you happy with what your doing? Pin
Wynter Dragon10-Nov-15 4:48
Wynter Dragon10-Nov-15 4:48 
GeneralIt's relative Pin
agolddog10-Nov-15 3:45
agolddog10-Nov-15 3:45 
Need some context to answer the question truthfully.

Are you paid enough within the context of society? Very few of us could honestly answer 'No' to that. Most people, I imagine, are grinding out business applications which don't improve humankind.

Are you paid enough within the context of other options? I really can't see how people in this field spend the money they make. From that perspective, I'm terribly overpaid. However, I have a simple lifestyle and don't have a lot of needs. For those who have a problem in that area, I'd suggest looking at your spending, not your income.

Are you paid enough within the context of your company? In other words, do you receive compensation in line with the value you provide to your company, both relative to other IT-types and relative to sales, management, etc-types?

Are you paid enough within the context of IT? In other words, do you receive compensation at a level commensurate with your ability/experience/productivity within the area you work, across companies/geographic areas?

Ultimately, keep in mind that pay in only one aspect of a compensation package, and compensation is only one aspect of a work environment. You have to know what's important to you, and that will likely vary over time. After a while, money goes way down the list of importance, and it's more about liking the work itself, the people with whom you work, etc.

GeneralRe: It's relative Pin
Kirk 1038982110-Nov-15 4:45
Kirk 1038982110-Nov-15 4:45 
GeneralAbout right Pin
Member 1103480610-Nov-15 2:23
Member 1103480610-Nov-15 2:23 
GeneralI don't get paid... Pin
Brisingr Aerowing10-Nov-15 2:13
professionalBrisingr Aerowing10-Nov-15 2:13 
GeneralI'm not paid enough Pin
mrprakash9-Nov-15 18:11
professionalmrprakash9-Nov-15 18:11 
GeneralRe: I'm not paid enough Pin
Kirk 1038982110-Nov-15 4:51
Kirk 1038982110-Nov-15 4:51 
GeneralRe: I'm not paid enough Pin
mrprakash15-Nov-15 19:26
professionalmrprakash15-Nov-15 19:26 
GeneralRe: I'm not paid enough Pin
Kirk 1038982115-Nov-15 19:35
Kirk 1038982115-Nov-15 19:35 
GeneralRe: I'm not paid enough Pin
mrprakash15-Nov-15 22:32
professionalmrprakash15-Nov-15 22:32 

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