Network architecture pay climbs amid AI shift
Network architecture expertise is earning premium pay as enterprises grapple with complex infrastructure environments and AI puts new demands on corporate networks.
Network architecture expertise is earning premium pay as enterprises grapple with complex infrastructure environments and AI puts new demands on corporate networks.
The short version
- Network architecture earns an average cash pay premium equal to 20% of base salary, according to Foote Partners’ latest IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index .
- The research firm tracks compensation for 1,417 certified and noncertified IT skills across 5,137 U.S. and Canadian employers.
- Overall, employers are paying an average bonus equivalent to about 9% of base salary for 752 noncertified IT skills.
What happened
Technologies and trends including AI, multicloud, zero trust, edge computing, and advanced wireless technologies require higher-value networking expertise. The premium for network architecture reflects the growing importance of enterprise network design, says David Foote , chief analyst and research officer at Foote Partners .
Why it matters
“Employers aren’t paying 20% extra merely for networking knowledge.
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