Salary for second I.T job?

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What salary should I get / look for in for my second I.T job? Obviously this depends on the job role but whats a good 'step up' in wage?
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My first and current I.T job is paying 16k as an it technician full-time - I do ... 1/2nd line support, basic network admin (not much server 2003 work), maintaining av equipment... Its also a public sector job! I got about 9 months exp under my belt.

Any opinions?

 

And you may find that, if you want to get on, you may have to bite the bullet and move on a a similar salary (or a little less) just so you can get into a role that means you earn more experience and, over time, more money...

 

I can only speak for myself.

I have been in my current job for just under one month. I will be looking towards increasing my salary by a min of £2K in five months and £5K in twelve months.

Combining both experience and certs. As the company I work for only gives pay awards if you pass the certs they set you.

 

Oops forgot to mention that when you compare jobs you need to compare apples with apples.

With a Public Sector job you are most likely in a Final Salary Scheme, and if you are on £16K a year that is approximatley worth around £200 per month of your pre tax contributions to get the same equivalent.

Combine this with the fact that you will also recieve 4 x Death In Service Benefits and probably a sweet sick pay and holiday scheme.

Therefore, with these added into 'your package' you would need to find a Private Sector job paying £20K plus without these benefits to even start comparing.

 

Damn! That means I need to be dead to get the benefits though...

 

Too many factors to consider - type of job, type of experience you're getting, the area in which you live, and many others.

What should you get / look for? As much or more than you did before. Simple as that!