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Salary Survey, 2003

This survey was conducted June 18-21, 2003. Members of sigia-l, AIfIA, and the ia-cms list were invited to participate. A total of 186 responses were collected. You can also download the full results including open-ended responses, a comma-delimited text file.

The survey was modeled after the 2001 ACIA Salary Survey for the purpose of finding comparitive data.

1. Age: How old are you?   Response Percent Response Total     under 21 0% 0     21-25 5.4% 10     26-30 30.1% 56     31-35 38.2% 71     36-40 12.9% 24     41-45 6.5% 12     46-50 4.8% 9     51-55 1.6% 3     56-60 0.5% 1     61-65 0% 0     over 65 0% 0 Total Respondents   186 (skipped this question)   0

2. What is your position title?  Total Respondents   184 (skipped this question)   2

3. During 2003, what do you estimate you will earn, including salary and bonus? (in US Dollars)   Response Percent Response Total     under $20,000 1.1% 2     $20,000-$24,999 2.7% 5     $25,000-$29,999 0% 0     $30,000-$34,999 1.1% 2     $35,000-$39,999 4.3% 8     $40,000-$44,999 3.2% 6     $45,000-$49,999 6.5% 12     $50,000-$54,999 4.3% 8     $55,000-$59,999 4.8% 9     $60,000-$64,999 5.9% 11     $65,000-$69,999 10.2% 19     $70,000-$74,999 7% 13     $75,000-$79,999 9.1% 17     $80,000-$84,999 6.5% 12     $85,000-$89,999 6.5% 12     $90,000-$94,999 7% 13     $95,000-$99,999 3.2% 6     $100,000-104,999 4.8% 9     $105,000-109,999 3.2% 6     $110,000-114,999 1.1% 2     $115,000-119,999 1.6% 3     over $120,000 5.9% 11 Total Respondents   186 (skipped this question)   0

4. How large was your last salary increase?   Response Percent Response Total     not applicable 21.1% 39     my salary decreased 8.6% 16     1-5% 40.5% 75     6-10% 15.7% 29     11-15% 7.6% 14     16-20% 2.7% 5     21-25% 2.2% 4     26-30% 0.5% 1     31-35% 0% 0     36-40% 1.1% 2     41-45% 0% 0     46-50% 0% 0     51-55% 0% 0     56-60% 0% 0     61-65% 0% 0     66-70% 0% 0     71-75% 0% 0     76-80% 0% 0     81-85% 0% 0     86-90% 0% 0     91-95% 0% 0     96-100% 0% 0     over 100% 0% 0 Total Respondents   185 (skipped this question)   1

5. How long ago was your last salary increase?   Response Percent Response Total     not applicable 23.7% 44     0-3 months ago 13.4% 25     3-6 months ago 16.7% 31     6-9 months ago 15.6% 29     9-12 months ago 8.6% 16     1-2 years ago 10.8% 20     2-3 years ago 8.1% 15     3-4 years ago 3.2% 6     over 4 years ago 0% 0 Total Respondents   186 (skipped this question)   0

6. How long do you work each week on average?   Response Percent Response Total     under 21 hours 1.1% 2     21-30 hours 0.5% 1     31-40 hours 28.6% 53     41-50 hours 53% 98     51-60 hours 12.4% 23     over 60 hours 4.3% 8 Total Respondents   185 (skipped this question)   1

7. How much do you need to travel to perform your work?   Response Percent Response Total     never 24.9% 46     1%-20% of the time 61.1% 113     21%-40% of the time 8.6% 16     41%-60% of the time 2.2% 4     61%-80% of the time 1.6% 3     81%-100% of the time 1.6% 3 Total Respondents   185 (skipped this question)   1

8. How long is your annual paid vacation?   Response Percent Response Total     not applicable 13% 24     under 6 days 2.7% 5     6-10 days 15.7% 29     11-15 days 33.5% 62     16-20 days 16.8% 31     21-25 days 13% 24     over 25 days 5.4% 10 Total Respondents   185 (skipped this question)   1

9. How many paid holidays do you have per year?   Response Percent Response Total     0 days 12.4% 22     1-3 days 1.7% 3     4-6 days 28.1% 50     7-9 days 21.9% 39     9-11 days 18.5% 33     11-13 days 7.3% 13     13-15 days 2.8% 5     over 15 days 7.3% 13 Total Respondents   178 (skipped this question)   8

10. Does your job provide any of the following benefits? (check all that apply)   Response Percent Response Total   Comp Time 22.3% 37   Flex Time 45.2% 75   Bonus 42.2% 70   Profit Sharing 14.5% 24   Disability Insurance 60.8% 101   Health Insurance 86.1% 143   Life Insurance 71.1% 118   Flexible Medical Spending 54.2% 90   Stock Options Plan 25.9% 43   Stock Purchase Plan 20.5% 34   401K or Other Investment Plan 71.7% 119   Pension Plan 27.7% 46   Professional Training on the Job 38% 63   Professional Development 45.8% 76   Tuition Reimbursement 42.8% 71   Child Care 7.8% 13   Union Membership 2.4% 4   Overtime Pay 7.2% 12   Other (please specify) 10.8% 18 Total Respondents   166 (skipped this question)   20

11. How long have you worked at your present job?   Response Percent Response Total     under 3 months 8.2% 15     3-6 months 6% 11     6-9 months 8.2% 15     9-12 months 5.4% 10     1-2 years 18.5% 34     2-3 years 30.4% 56     3-4 years 14.1% 26     4-5 years 4.3% 8     over 5 years 4.9% 9 Total Respondents   184 (skipped this question)   2

12. How long have you worked as an information architect? (combine time worked at your current and past positions)   Response Percent Response Total     under 1 year 2.2% 4     1-2 years 5.9% 11     2-3 years 16.7% 31     3-4 years 24.7% 46     4-5 years 17.2% 32     5-6 years 15.1% 28     over 6 years 18.3% 34 Total Respondents   186 (skipped this question)   0

13. How many people does your company employ?   Response Percent Response Total     1-5 employees 9.2% 17     6-10 employees 2.7% 5     11-25 employees 6.5% 12     26-50 employees 4.9% 9     51-300 employees 22.2% 41     301-750 employees 8.6% 16     751-3000 employees 14.6% 27     over 3000 employees 31.4% 58 Total Respondents   185 (skipped this question)   1

14. Where do you work?   Response Percent Response Total     Africa 0% 0     Asia 2.2% 4     Australia, New Zealand, & Oceania 1.6% 3     Canada: Maritimes 0% 0     Canada: Quebec 0.5% 1     Canada: Ontario 0.5% 1     Canada: West 1.6% 3     Europe (except Ireland & the UK) 4.4% 8     Ireland 0% 0     Latin America 1.6% 3     United Kingdom 9.8% 18     US: Northeast 33.3% 61     US: Northwest 12% 22     US: Midwest 14.2% 26     US: Great Plains 1.1% 2     US: Southeast 6.6% 12     US: South 2.2% 4     US: Southwest 8.2% 15     US: Alaska & Hawaii 0% 0 Total Respondents   183 (skipped this question)   3

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