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Importance vs. satisfaction

Salary survey respondents rate the job-related items that are most important to them, and then tell how satisfied they are with each one.
By Network World Staff , Network World , 07/24/2006
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Importance ratings

When rating the importance of 20 job-related items, respondents say they are most concerned with pay followed by benefits and job security.

Rank Item
1 Overall compensation
2 Benefits package
3 Job security
4 Base salary
5 Professional development & training
6 Access to new technologies
7 Challenge of work
8 Family friendliness
9 Leave (vacation, holidays, etc.)
10 Annual raises
11 Advancement potential
12 Recognition/appreciation of your work
13 Autonomy
14 Proximity to home
15 Flexible work schedule
16 Performance incentives/bonuses
17 Opportunities in vertical industry
18 Tuition reimbursement
19 Opportunity to telecommute
20 Stock options


Satisfaction ratings

When rating the satisfaction of 20 job-related items, respondents say they are most pleased with family-friendly items and least please with compensation items.

Rank Item
1 Flexible work schedule
2 Family friendliness
3 Job security
4 Proximity to home
5 Leave (vacation, holidays, etc.)
6 Autonomy
7 Industry
8 Challenge of work
9 Benefits package
10 Access to new technologies
11 Recognition/appreciation of your work
12 Tuition reimbursement
13 Opportunity to telecommute
14 Base salary
15 Overall compensation
16 Professional development & training
17 Advancement potential
18 Annual raises
19 Performance incentives/bonuses
20 Stock options

Source: Network World’s 2006 Salary Survey

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