CHICAGO, Illinois (November 17, 2020) — Brilliant®, an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology, released its 2021 Salary Guides—one for accounting and finance roles; one for technology positions.
The Brilliant 2021 Accounting and Finance Salary Guide includes base salary information from entry through c-level positions among 12 categories including corporate accounting, corporate finance, financial systems, internal audit/SOX, tax, treasury, financial reporting, project management, AP/AR, payroll, credit & collections, and billing.
The Brilliant 2021 Technology Salary Guide includes base salary information from entry through c-level positions among 10 categories including database administration, QA and testing, internet and e-commerce, networking & telecommunications, security, software development, tech support, administration, applications development, consulting & systems, and implementation.
Despite the COVID-19 global pandemic and record unemployment rates, Brilliant expects a flat-to-small increase in salaries (1.5% average increase for accounting & finance and 2% average increase for technology) in 2021.
Brilliant President, Kathy Spearing, explains, “The demand for accounting, finance and technology professionals will continue into 2021. Some of the roles may look a little differently, but we still anticipate a strong next 12 months.” Spearing continues, “As the business world continues to shift, the most sought-after accounting and finance profile will include a strong, critical-thinking skillset mixed with an empathic approach. And as the need for digital transformation and connectivity in the world continues, technology professionals will remain in high demand.”
As for the methodology in determining the salaries, Brilliant considered company size, experience level, certifications, demand of the role, figures from last year, current market intel, and competitor analysis.
The salaries published are based on the Greater Chicago market where Brilliant is headquartered. Variations on salaries for other U.S. markets can be calculated at the information found within each Appendix.
Brilliant CEO, Sheldon Schur, adds, “As a professional services provider, Brilliant is dedicated to keeping professionals updated with the crucial information they need to make sound business decisions and hiring choices. We anticipate an increase in salaries for accounting, finance and technology professionals, across many job functions and levels, in 2021.”
To download the Brilliant 2021 Salary Guides or to learn more about Brilliant, click here.
About Brilliant®
Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Greater Chicago and South Florida labor markets. The firm represents high-quality accounting, finance and technology professionals and matches them with hiring companies throughout all industries looking to hire talent for their teams or projects. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting and finance professionals from the Big 4 audit firms and technology experts.
Since its inception in 2009, Brilliant has ranked on various lists, including Forbes America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms four years in a row (No. 2 in 2018), Forbes America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms (2020 & 2017), Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 (No. 1 in 2015), Staffing Industry Analysts Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms (No. 2 in 2015), ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Talent five years in a row, ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client, Inc. 5000, Best Places to Work South Florida (2019 & 2017), 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® six consecutive years, and others.
Brilliant is your trusted resource for all-things staffing, direct-hire and consulting-related in the accounting, finance and technology space. We want you to work with us! To learn more about Brilliant, visit www.brilliantfs.com, call 312.582.1800 or follow @BrilliantFS on social media.
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