The Average MCP Salaries
A MCP is a Microsoft Certified Professional who has completed a certification program with an emphasis on the software company's products and technologies. Certificates are available for professionals in the information technology industry who works in many different capacities such as directors, trainers and developers. A certificate shows a level of expertise and commitment to the profession.
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Factors of Salaries
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The salary of a Microsoft Certified Professional depends on years of experience, geography location, employer and level of expertise. Another factor that plays into how much a Microsoft Certified Professional makes is the demand for that particular skill. Those with certification in technology that is on the forefront of the industry will be paid more than those who are certified in legacy technologies.
Years of Experience
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According to Payscale.com, Microsoft Certified Professional with a year or less of experience earned a median rate of $14.51 an hour as of September of 2009. This is based on a 4,222 respondents who work in the industry. During the same time, based on the same respondents, those with five to 10 years experience earned a median rate of $23.23 an hour. With more than 20 years or more of experience, professionals made a median rate of $30.95, according to the same statistics.
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Bonuses
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Depending on the certification, the information technology professional made a certain amount in bonuses. According to Payscale.com, In September of 2009 an information technology manager made $4,948 in bonuses compared to $2,561 made by systems engineer in bonuses during that time.
Area of Expertise
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According to Payscale.com, the role of the Microsoft Certified Professional is a major factor in salaries. A senior software engineer, developer or programmer made $86,349 and an information technology manager made $72,400 in September of 2009. The same data showed that a network administrator made $51,134 and a systems administrator made $52,983. This is based on a 4,222 respondents who work in the industry.
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Survey
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According to a Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine survey in 2008 of IT professionals, including those who are certified, more than 20 percent of the respondents earned more than $100,000. The same survey showed that 42 percent made between $70,000 and $99,999. The average salary of those IT professional who responded was $71,988. The survey asked responds whether they were satisfied with their compensation. With 5 being the most satisfied and 1 being the least, the overall sanctification ranking was 2.5.
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