Some of the key ones are industry type, geography, and a person's education and experience. Also, the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic, and Western states offer the highest salaries. Southern and Midwe stern states often lag far behind. Other factors include skills, network size and complexity, and a company's penchant for using information technology as a business weapon. The more education and ex-perience you have, the more complex the network is, and the more strategic technology is to your organization, the more likely you are to hit the high range of the salary scale.
Recent surveys indicate that network professionals are well paid.
Five to 10 years ago, mainframe specialists earned higher wages than micro-computer specialists. By taking a look at the accompanying chart, you can get a good sense of whether you're being paid adequately. If you think you deserve a raise, get ready t o present a solid business case. Many people make the mistake of getting emotional when they request a salary increase. They say they need more money to pay bills or because others are better compensated.