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Applications developer : Salary and conditions

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  • Range of typical graduate starting salaries: £20,000 - £26,000, although this can vary considerably depending on the size of the employer and the sector in which you are working. Once established (e.g. after three to four years), a typical salary can range from £31,000 - £38,000.
  • Typical salary range for a senior applications developer (e.g. after 10 -15 years in the  role): £45,000 - £50,000.
  • The average salary for an applications manager is £52,500 (IT Jobs Watch, 2011).
  • Salaries vary according to the size of installation/application and the location and nature of the employer's business. The top-range salaries are mostly found in the finance and consultancy sectors based in London and the South East.
  • Contracting rates of pay are around double those of permanent staff.
  • Working hours are typically 9am to 5pm but working long hours, evenings and weekends to meet project deadlines is common practice.
  • Most applications developers work in an office environment in one location, although remote working is increasing as a result of technological advances.
  • Applications developers spend long periods in front of a computer terminal.
  • Self-employment through contracting is possible with experience.
  • Career breaks and part-time work are possible and, increasingly, IT employers are offering flexible working hours. However, the traditional long work-hours culture in IT has been identified by Women in Technology surveys as being a potential barrier to career progression for women and one of the reasons why women are not currently achieving a comparable number of senior positions as men.
  • At present, men considerably outnumber women in the IT workforce, but steps are being taken to redress the balance. Women in Technology  lists events and careers advice for women who want to work in technology.
  • Jobs are available in most areas, but the majority are concentrated in major population centres.
  • A high level of commitment is expected because of the high costs of projects and regular tight deadlines, particularly in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
  • The work environment and dress code tend to be informal, depending on the amount of client contact.
  • Travel within a working day, absence from home overnight and overseas travel may be occasionally required. There is more travel involved in installation and implementation work.
 
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Written by AGCAS editors
Date: 
September 2011
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