10 Highest Paying IT Careers for 2013

June was a good month for the IT job market. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the U.S. added more than 18,200 jobs. That’s good news for IT pros looking to make a change.

So what roles are paying the most in 2013? Mondo, an IT staffing firm, reports that it has seen steady growth year-over-year and that’s equating to six figure salaries for the roles outlined here. IT salaries are, says Mondo founder and CEO Michael Kirven, “trending upward across the board. Each guide shows the previous year’s data over the current year and whether trending upward or flat. Very little has trended down in the technology space.”

This data was compiled based on Mondo’s 1,500 placements nationwide over the last year.

Salary: $195,000-230,000

Remember the days proclaiming “the death of the CIO role?” Those days are long gone. CIOs and CTOs are again viewed as not only necessary, but highly desired as a strategic partner within the C Suite, according to experts. Technology is a major competitive differentiator and having a seasoned, forward-thinking CTO or CIO is a game changer.

“The CIO is more of a business strategist and technology visionary, a talent manager and change agent. They tend to focus on information, insight and innovation, influence along with a few traditional ‘I’s such as: integration, infrastructure, interface., etc.,” says Mondo founder and CEO Michael Kirven.

According to Mondo’s research, the following IT positions have also experienced significant salary growth from 2012-2013.

• Data Analysts base salaries increased 18.3 percent from $60,000 to $71,000

• Help Desk Senior Staffers (with 7-10 years’ experience) salaries increased 15.4% from $65,000 to $75,000

• Technical Writer base salaries went up 14.3 percent from $70,000 to $80,000

• HTML5 Developers with salaries predicted to range from $97,000 to 135,000