2005 Looks Promising for IT Professionals The U.S. economy is on the rise, and CIOs across the country are beginning to revive projects previously put on hold. As a result, IT professionals should see a moderate starting salary increase this year. The average IT base pay will rise 0.5 percent, according to the Robert Half Technology 2005 Salary Guide. Technology specialties like information security and programming are in high demand right now and should see even larger salary increases. http://www.computerworld.com/careertopics/careers/story/0,10801,98957,00.html?SK\C=careers-98957