How Important is Salary to Creative Technical Employees

According to an eMedia Staffing survey of nearly 400 creative technical professionals, 28% consider money first when deciding whether to take a new job.

For hiring managers, being knowledgeable about current regional and national ranges is key. Beyond dollars and cents, the money offered as part of a candidate’s offer package tells them in a very tangible way that their work is valued.

Creative technical people view monetary compensation as a reflection of their artistic value. No artist wants their work to end up in the bargain basement. Offering competitive salaries will go a long way in defining a company as one of the “players” when hiring star talent.

SOURCE: eMedia Staffing, Portland, Maine, February 2000.