According to Glassdoor, the tech industry is currently at the top of the employment pyramid due to the salary size and employment opportunities it offers to anyone with the right skills. 

Yes, we are in the information age.  But the question that remains to be answered is: just how lucrative are the top jobs in the IT sector? 

Here are the top 15 highest paying IT jobs for 2020. 

15. CRM Technical Developer – $89,750  

The CRM technical developer is responsible for ensuring client communication channels, systems, and networks are in optimal condition. The developer also ensures the final quality of developed products meet the standards of the client.  

14. IT Auditor– $92,000 

The IT auditor is the liaising officer who works with external auditors employed by regulatory bodies. The auditor ensures the IT systems, networks, and infrastructure are setup according to specified rules and regulations. 

13. Project Manager – $93,000 

The project manager is responsible for managing IT projects and for the personnel involved with them. The manager takes charge of; cost, development timelines, communication channels with involved parties, and managing payment/delivery milestones. 

12. ERP Technical Developer – $95,750 

The ERP technical developer is responsible for managing the Enterprise Resource Planning applications an organization uses. The developer also creates the tables, reports, and modules with the aim of improving system operations. 

11. Database Developer – $98,500 

The database developer is a team player who works with others to design, develop, test, and implement new and existing databases. The developer also creates methods and systems other staff can use to access the information in a database. 

10. Wireless Network Engineer – $102,000 

The wireless network engineer is tasked with optimizing network performance and supervising network-related tasks. These tasks include designing and implementing Wireless Local Area Networks and other wireless networks. The responsibilities also include setting security measures in place to protect networks. 

9. Data Security Analyst – $105,000 

The data security analyst is responsible for the development of security measures and policies to prevent phishing attacks. The analyst also tests and checks for soft targets in a data center, networks, and systems  

8. Database Manager – $108,500 

Here again, another data-related job specification makes the list. The Database manager is responsible for monitoring and managing the data collected by a data center. The manager is also responsible for updating the applications and certifications used in data centres. 

7. Data Architect– $111,000 

The ability to derive business insight from data is currently a highly rewarding skill in the IT industry. The Data Architect is responsible for designing, deploying, and configuring data centers.  

6. Applications Architect – $112,250 

The applications architect is responsible for the design and analysis of software projects. The architect is responsible for developing product prototypes and creating technical documents on executed projects. 

5. Network Architect – $114,000  

The Network Architect is a key player in any organisation regardless of the industry. The network architect is responsible for the connectivity, upgrades and ensuring system downtime’s are brought to a minimum. Designing and deploying network systems and components are also core duties.  

4. Information Systems Security Officer – $116,000 

2019 saw an exponential increase in the number of cyber-attacks that occurred and 2020 will not be different. The information systems security officer will be tasked with setting the cyber security policy of an organization. The job involves predicting attacks, planning for threats, and managing risk. 

3. Mobile Applications Developer– $117,000 

The rise of mobile ecosystems has led to app developers pulling in the big bucks. A mobile app developer is responsible for managing the complete development cycle of a mobile app. The app developer also manages the deployment phase and technical support tasks associated with the deployed mobile app. 

2. Enterprise Architect– $119,000 

The enterprise architect has the responsibility of deploying enterprise architecture for an organisation. The enterprise architect also maintains, coordinates and manages the IT architecture models of the firm.  

1. Big Data Engineer – $127,250 

The field of Big Data and the analytical process surrounding it has continued to grow and this is why a Big Data Engineer’s earning capacity tops the list. The Big Data engineer is responsible for developing, testing, maintaining, and evaluating Big Data analytics architecture.