We have been having this discussion in the chat room lately and there’s been a lot of interest in the results. So please comment with the ranges you think the following roles should bring…
- SharePoint Admin (4-5 years XP)
- SharePoint Dev (4-5 years XP)
- SharePoint Business Analyst or Project Manager (4-5 years XP)
- SharePoint Architect (4-5 years XP)
- SharePoint “Jack of all Trades” (4-5 years XP)
Obviously, location is a huge factor. Certs and degrees could be a big factor as well, so if you would like…specify ranges with and without. The term ‘expert’ is really broad…assume that the person has a good amount of experience in their area and can learn quickly. What other factors play in here?
Developers in Edinburgh earn between £30k and £50k GBP dependent on experience and the company. Due to the high demand and short supply this value is almost always at the higher end in recent months. I have seen a Lead Developer role in Sheffield England for £120k + Bonuses and a developer role just south of Edinburgh for £65k+ bonus.
The amount you can earn varies widely. But you also have to consider this. What sort of projects and what sort of experience will you be getting and WHERE do you want to be in 10 years time.
Personally I see me going to team lead then into a CIO/COO position in that 10 year period which will take me up just past the high average range of SP Devs which is where I want to go. You never know I may dislike it and drop back into being a developer!
