Based on Cube’s new survey knowledge, common know-how salaries within the U.S. noticed the largest year-over-year leap ever, up 7.7 p.c to $96,370 yearly. Bonuses and contract charges additionally rose from 2014, and tech salaries in seven metro areas reached six-figures for the primary time because the survey started greater than a decade in the past. Contract employees noticed an increase (5%) in hourly compensation, with contractors incomes $70.26 per hour. With the large wage improve, know-how professionals are additionally extra glad with their pay and assured in job prospects of their discipline. (cube.com)