Whether you’re just finishing school or looking for something new, there has never been a better time to start an IT career in Canada. Aside from the wide variety of job openings in the industry, the Canadian government last year launched the Innovation Agenda, which will further encourage investments and start-up funding across the country.

Still on the fence?  Here are ten IT jobs that pay more than $50,000 (starting salary folks).

Application developer

Median starting salary: $60,530

Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • Business intelligence data integration, reporting, and database management
  • Knowledge of Javascript, Java, PHP, SQL, HTML5, CSS, VSTO, .Net, C#, ASP.NET, SQL/PLSQL
  • Systems analysis experience
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Database administrator

Median starting salary: $65,406

Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • Database management and reporting
  • Microsoft SQL server
  • Knowledge of Oracle database and PL/SQL
  • Experience with UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems
  • Analytical and communication skills

Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, or related field

Front end developer

Median starting salary: $55,596

 Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • Knowledge of JQuery
  • Experience with HTML, HTML5, Javascript, CSS, Bootstrap, SASS
  • Experience with web application frameworks, including React, AngularJS, Ember.js, Backbone.js
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Information Technology or related field

 

Programmer analyst

 Median starting salary: $58,745

 Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • Knowledge of Oracle database and PL/SQL
  • Experience with UNIX, HTML, VB.Net, ASP.Net, Javascript, CSS, SQL
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering

 

.Net software developer

Median starting salary: $58,435

 Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • Microsoft development platform (Azure, ASP .NET, C#, Visual Studio, web services, etc.) and open standards technologies (XHTML, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Web best practices
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Database and mobile application development

 Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or equivalent

 

Software developer

Median starting salary: $61,161

Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • Programming skills in numerous languages, including C#, C++, Java, ASP.NET, SQL
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Strong database design
  • Knowledge of latest web development technologies

Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields

 

Software engineer

Median starting salary: $67, 613

Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Strong background in JavaScript, Java, SQL, C, VB, Visual C++
  • Previous experience with software development
  • Communication and collaboration skills

Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

 

Systems administrator

Median starting salary: $56,201

Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • Knowledge of Linux and Macintosh OS/X operating systems, server, and workstations, including VMware ESX, Linux, MS SQL Server, Windows 2003 Server, and 2012 R2 Server
  • Experience with Microsoft Exchange and Network management

Education:

  • Post-secondary degree or technical college certificate in Computer Science or related field

 

Systems analyst

Median starting salary: $64,837

Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • SQL programming and experience
  • Mobile application development experience
  • System administration
  • HTML, JavaScript, Java, SQL, C, VB, Visual C++
  • Experience with project management

Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or equivalent

 

Systems business analyst

Median starting salary: $65,485

 Commonly required knowledge and skills:

  • Knowledge of SQL Server
  • Experience with project management and business analysis
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills

 Education:

  • Post-secondary degree in Math or Finance
  • CCBA or CBAP

There you have it. What are you waiting for? There’s money to be made in IT!

*Salary ranges posted in CAD, courtesy of Payscale.