I.T Graduate salaries in the midlands

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Hi guys.

After starting this thread (http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/thread27704.html) a while ago, I recently spoke to my old collegaues from university. I graduated in june 2007 in comp sci. A lot of my old friends, had moved down to the City (London) as they couldnt find work in the east / west midlands. The majority of them were working in entry level support jobs, web development or programming positions. Their pay was about 18 - 22 k in the midlands but had done a placement year before. I am currently on 16k with a years experience after graduation. My question is have I done OK in terms of salary in the midlands? also bearing in mind current economic situation.... should i be looking for more money now and also be willing to relocate and get the hell out of the midlands?

cheers

fatp

 

GCHQ seems a good employer? Have you looked at them?

 

I'm pretty sure it's more expensive in London though. A lot of the work is in London, especially for graduates, but location was more important than pay for me.
16k after a years experience is pretty good, just keep working at it!