2020 IT Skills and Salary Report
Your comprehensive and global guide to what’s happening in the IT field.
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About the report
For the 13th straight year, the Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Report is one of the largest studies of industry salaries, certifications, skills and more. It's used by IT professionals, HR/learning and development teams and industry experts.
This year’s report examines data from over 9,500 IT professionals in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.
Report highlights

IT professionals take certifications seriously as 87% of them have at least one certification.

Learning new skills or earning a certification can result in a raise upwards of $12,000 a year.
Careers in cloud computing can lead to top-paying salaries.
The value of certifications and training
Eighty-seven percent of IT professionals hold at least one certification, with 69% already planning their next one. IT departments and organizations are in desperate need of new skills. Below are some free training and certification resources to help get you on the right path.
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