Annual Salary Survey Reveals Pay Raises and Greater Job Satisfaction.SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. -- It's a good year for Network IT professionals of all levels as they report increases in base pay and bonuses, and higher satisfaction with job security, work/life balance and more. Network World's 2006 Salary Survey reports that the average base salary for Network IT professionals increased 5.4%, while bonuses jumped a hefty heft·y adj. heft·i·er, heft·i·est 1. Of considerable weight; heavy. 2. Rugged and powerful. See Synonyms at heavy. 3. 14.2%. Base pay for the highest-ranking Network IT executives (CXO CXO Chief Executive Officer (corporate title) CXO Chandra X-ray Observatory CXO Chief Experience Officer (corporate title) CXO Conroe, TX (Airport Identifier) or senior-level VP) rose 6.5% to $132,560, while pay for middle management jumped 5.2% to $84,510. Network staff salaries increased an average of 5.3% to $66,190. Results of the entire survey are published in the July 24 edition of Network World and online at www.networkworld.com, as part of the You Issue, a special annual Signature Series edition that focuses on Network IT professionals at work and play. An exclusive online Salary Calculator A salary calculator is an online application that provides salary information to the user. The majority of websites offering salary information utilize a salary calculator function to present this data. complements the You package. This interactive tool lets Network IT professionals explore their earning potential and compare their compensation with that of colleagues across the country. The Salary Calculator is available at http://www.networkworld.com/salary/2006/calculator.html. With this tool, Network IT professionals can find out how much they should be earning based on job title, location and years of experience, among other criteria. The survey also asks Network IT professionals to rate job satisfaction based on a variety of criteria ranging from compensation and benefits to professional development and the family friendliness of their workplaces. As in years past, job security is the Number 1 priority for those surveyed. This year, Network IT professionals' satisfaction with job security has risen. In addition to the Salary Survey, the You Issue also explores the world of Network IT professionals, their work places, job skills, and even their favorite food, music and vacation spots. Highlights include: --You Work Where? An insider's look at three of the cool places network professionals work - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a paved road racing track used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, originally constructed in 1957 near Monterey, California, USA. The current racetrack is 2.238 miles in length (3. , Carnegie Mellon University's Data Center Observatory observatory, scientific facility especially equipped to detect and record naturally occurring scientific phenomena. Although geological and meteorological observatories exist, the term is generally applied to astronomical observatories. and the PGA's First Tee organization, an organization focused on teaching kids lessons in leadership and integrity through golf. Readers can also go behind the scenes with these Network IT pros at their workplaces with Network World's first "You in Action" video series (http://www.networkworld.com/you/2006/072406-youinaction-videos.html). --What Would You Do? What sets good Network IT Executives apart from great ones is how they identify and ultimately solve problems. Three Network IT veterans tell us how they'd handle a few hypothetical, extremely tough situations. --Your Best-Made Plans Three Network IT Executives share advice for crafting visionary strategic plans. --All About You Pizza and iPods, rock-and-roll and Jackie Chan Jackie Chan SBS, (born April 7, 1954), also known as Sing Lung in Cantonese (Traditional Chinese: 成龍; Simplified Chinese: 成龙 -- these are a few of readers' favorite things, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the results of our informal online survey. Additional You Issue-related stories can be found online at http://www.networkworld.com/you/2006/. The You Issue is one of six Signature Series issues published bimonthly bi·month·ly adj. 1. Happening every two months. 2. Happening twice a month; semimonthly. adv. 1. Once every two months. 2. Twice a month; semimonthly. n. pl. by Network World. 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