The 7 Highest-Paying Job Skills in IT

IT professionals’ salaries overall are on the rise, but there are certain job functions where salaries are higher than others, according to the 2016 IT Skills and Salary Report released by Global Knowledge.

Better bonuses and more raises contributed to higher salaries, but skills in certain high-demand areas translated to higher salaries for IT professionals.

In the following slideshow, Talkin’ Cloud looks at the top 7 highest-paying IT job functions, based on the Global Knowledge report.

The full report investigates in-demand knowledge and skills, salaries, and why some certifications are more valuable than others. Download the full report.