IT workers get above-average pay rises

Computer staff received a pay rise of 4.3 per cent over the past year, almost twice as much as other workers, according to a new study.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th May 2012, 02:50 BST

The average wage for IT staff rose to more than £40,000 in 2011, although the increase was still below the rate of inflation, said ReThink Recruitment.

ReThink director Michael Bennett said: “Salaries for many IT staff have actually fallen in real terms over the last year.

“However, when compared with the average UK worker, IT staff salaries are still ahead of the game.”