Approximately 27% of IT professionals are balancing multiple roles within their jobs, according to a recent study. While the majority, 73%, maintain a single position, those who juggle various responsibilities tend to be in leadership roles, particularly in General Leadership and Tech Leadership positions, as well as office management. In fact, over 60% of individuals in these roles are engaged in additional responsibilities alongside their primary duties.
General Leaders often combine their main role with project management and sales functions, with 46% and 43% respectively. Meanwhile, Tech Leaders frequently take on additional responsibilities as Software Engineers, with 66% reporting such combinations. Office managers commonly merge their roles with HR duties, with 56% doing so.
Additionally, system administrators and project managers are also inclined to combine roles, with over 40% in these fields managing multiple responsibilities. Notably, system administrators often blend their roles with DevOps and security tasks, while project managers frequently take on analytics or product management responsibilities.
In terms of specialization, roles such as Product Managers, Artists/Animators, and HR & L&D specialists show a higher propensity for combining roles compared to the general IT workforce. Those working in smaller companies are more likely to take on multiple roles, with 39% of IT specialists in companies with fewer than 10 employees doing so.
Interestingly, the study reveals that length of service correlates with the likelihood of role combination. Among those in a company for 3-5 years, 30% combine roles, while this figure rises to 47% for those with ten or more years at the same company.
When it comes to salaries, the median earnings for IT professionals who combine roles do not significantly differ from those who focus on a single role across most specializations. However, developers and quality assurance professionals who merge roles tend to earn more, with salaries of $3,800 and $2,700 respectively, compared to those with single roles. Conversely, product managers who juggle multiple responsibilities may earn slightly less, with average salaries of $3,275 versus $3,827 for those in single roles.
The findings also suggest that role combination is more prevalent in sectors such as Miltech, manufacturing, and data science, where over 30% of specialists often take on additional roles. On the other hand, roles are less frequently combined in the Fintech and Gambling sectors.
In conclusion, while combining multiple roles can be common among IT specialists, it does not guarantee higher salaries across the board. This trend may influence market dynamics, encouraging companies to rethink role structures and compensation strategies to attract and retain skilled professionals.
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