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This is a quick simple guide that states the salaries of the different tech careers. This information has all been collected from Indeed’s Salary information. This is based on people reviewing their jobs, and providing Indeed with salary information; therefore you should take this with a pinch of salt. It could be higher or lower depending on your location, experience, and company. The images below explain more about that. 

Salary pay scale:

 

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Salary by location:

 

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Data Scientist

 

Data scientists are the people in the data team who take data and wrangle it, detect patterns, and analyze the data; regardless if it is structured or unstructured data. With their analysis, they then take these results and further interpret them to help in there and the executive's decision-making process. They typically come from computer science, statistics, or mathematics background.

Title	Low	Average	High
Data Scientist	$83,460	$140,772	$237,440

 

Source: Indeed

 

Data Engineer

 

Data Engineers possess similar skills to a Data Scientists. However, their primary role is to build systems that are able to collate, manage, and convert raw structured and unstructured data into information that can be of use to data scientists and other analysts that need to make interpretations. 

Title	Low	Average	High
Data Engineer	$77,872	$125,974	$203,789

 

Source: Indeed

 

Python Developer

 

A python developer can be seen a jack of all trades when it comes to Python. They can either be a web developer, data analyst or a software engineer.

Title	Low	Average	High
Python Developer	$71,632	$114,684	$183,612

 

Source: Indeed

 

Data Architect

 

A Data Architect concentrates on the data infrastructure of an organisation. They use their computer science and design skills to analyze, make interpretations and review the data infrastructure in order to implement the right solutions, such as database. This is to help the organisation better store and manage their data.

Title	Low	Average	High
Data Architect	$50,023	$85,344	$145,605

 

Source: Indeed

 

Data Analyst

 

A Data Analyst gathers and interprest data to identify the key insights and how these can solve problems. They use this information and communicate it with executives, and other stakeholders to improve the decision making process. 

Title	Low	Average	High
Data Analyst	$44,884	$69,068	$106,282

 

Source: Indeed

 

Business Analyst

 

A Business Analyst, similar to a Data Analyst helps to identify the different areas in the business that can be improved. They do this by collecting and recording data to then analyze it and make further evaluations which help them present these solutions to executives and stakeholders. 

Title	Low	Average	High
Business Analyst	$52,738	$79,347	$119,383

 

Source: Indeed

 

Database Administrator

 

Databases are difficult to manage, therefore Database Administrators are required to ensure that the databases run efficiently. They work hand in hand with Data Architects to build and organise the different data systems to ensure that they are secure and working efficiently. 

Title	Low	Average	High
Database Administrator	$60,420	$90,041	$134,183

 

Source: Indeed

 

Cyber Security Specialist

 

A cybersecurity specialist uses their technology skills to create and implement the right security solutions across computer hardware and software systems. They ensure that an organisations systems, data, and more are secure internally and externally from any threats. 

Title	Low	Average	High
Cyber Security Specialist	$77,260	$108,671	$152,853

 

Source: Indeed

 

Machine Learning Engineer

 

Machine Learning Engineers typically come from a background with a  master's degree, and/or a Ph. D. in computer science or a related subject. Their main focus is to research, build, test and design artificial intelligence systems which produce accurate results in predictive models. They are becoming more and more popular as the rise of Deep Learning continues. 

Title	Low	Average	High
Machine Learning Engineer	$66,040	$124,850	$236,030

 

Source: Indeed

 

Statistician

 

A Statistician’s role is to solve problems by applying the knowledge of mathematics. They apply these statistical methods and models to help solve real-world problems through gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data which can be used to help the decision-making processes.

Title	Low	Average	High
Statistician	$62,503	$97,353	$151,633

 

Source: Indeed

 

DevOps Engineer

 

A DevOps engineer is responsible for introducing new processes, tools, and methods which can e implemented to improve the current software development life cycle. This includes areas of deployment, the code, the testing systems, overall maintenance and performing the correct updates.

Title	Low	Average	High
DevOps Engineer	$79,687	$117,652	$173,704

 

Source: Indeed

 

Cloud Engineer

 

A Cloud Engineer is responsible for any task that is associated with cloud computing. This can consists of the design, management, support, future planning and maintenance. They can also be referred to as a Cloud Architect or a Cloud Software Engineer. They are in high demand as more and more organisations transition their functionalities over to the cloud. 

Title	Low	Average	High
Cloud Engineer	$77,235	$120,712	$188,663

 

Source: Indeed

 

Java Developer

 

A Java Developer is responsible for designing Java-based applications and then further manage the development and maintenance of it. They are involved in the development life cycle of a product and work closely with other members on the team such as web developers and software engineers to help integrate the Java-based knowledge, expertise, products into the business’s applications, software, and more. 

Title	Low	Average	High
Java Developer	$72,505	$111,840	$172,514

 

Source: Indeed

 

Technical Writer

 

A Technical writers is not specific to the techn field, however they are very important to it. They create documentation, how-to guides, white papers, blogs, visualisations to show users on how a specific product works. As more companies are using technology and the rise in tech start-ups continue, they are very valuable assets to an organisations growth. 

This is based on per hour.

Title	Low	Average	High
Technical Writer	$22.03	$35.21	$56.27

 

Source: Indeed

 

Conclusion

 

There are other platforms that you can use to compare salaries with such as Glassdoor. Different companies will have different offers, so this is a simple guide to give you a better understanding. 

 
 
Nisha Arya is a Data Scientist and Freelance Technical Writer. She is particularly interested in providing Data Science career advice or tutorials and theory based knowledge around Data Science. She also wishes to explore the different ways Artificial Intelligence is/can benefit the longevity of human life. A keen learner, seeking to broaden her tech knowledge and writing skills, whilst helping guide others.