Hot IT Jobs In 2014

Mobile app developers will receive the highest salary increase in 2014. This list of 2014 technology jobs and salaries indicates the nationwide increase for most of the IT job opportunities in management, software development and technical engineering. The mobile app developer salary is expected increase by 7.8 percent during 2014.

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List of the Hottest IT Jobs In 2014:

Mobile Developer

It should come as no surprise that mobile developers are in demand, seeing as 56% of American adults own a smartphone -- and what is a smartphone without apps? Mobile developers work on the design, back-end and creation of mobile apps, and depending on the company, can include entertainment, information, communication and more.

Average Annual Base Salary: $90,920

Number of Employers Hiring in the U.S.: 323

*Glassdoor

IT Manager

IT Managers' jobs will vary by company -- they can either be in charge of internal IT operations or focus more on strategy for client-tailored, technology-based solutions.

Average Annual Base Salary: $105,168

Number of Employers Hiring in the U.S.: 315

*Glassdoor

Network Systems Analyst / Network Engineer

Depending on the company, these two roles can either be separate or one in the same. Network systems analysts monitor the efficiency of a company's network systems -- including local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), Internet and Intranet -- and set up networks as needed. Certain companies label this same position as network engineer, while others hire network engineers to configure infrastructures from scratch, designing and implementing the plans to set up a new network.

Average Salary: $76,000

*Indeed

Database Administrator

Big data is, well, big. And it's important to businesses. In order extract valuable information from a ton of data about customers and users, companies need tech experts to collect and analyze it. That's the database administrator's job; he or she stores, organizes and manages data in line with the company's goals. Security is another facet of the job, as DBAs are often responsible for protecting a company's sensitive data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 31% employment growth for database administrators between 2010 and 2020, which is much faster than the average job.

Median Salary: $63,000

*Glassdoor

Software Engineer

Software engineers work on the design, development, maintenance and evaluation of computer software and systems. Depending on the company, software engineers' duties can range from developing new applications and project planning to upgrading existing software and providing security support.

Average Annual Base Salary: $93,030

Number of Employers Hiring in the U.S.: 4,461

*Glassdoor

Web Developer

Web developers are programmers who specialize in Internet and browser applications, and can also focus on the design and workings of a website. According to Robert Half Technology's 2014 IT Salary Guide, in-demand web development skills include .NET, Java, PHP, Silverlight, Flex, MySQL and portal technologies, such as SharePoint.

Average Salary: $70,000 - $113,500

*Robert Half Technology

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