Once again, employees in the information technology and telecommunications (ICT) sector saw a significant increase in their incomes—at least those working for companies bound by collective bargaining agreements. There, employee compensation rose by an average of 2.8 percent compared to the previous year. Employees at companies not bound by collective bargaining agreements had to settle for just 1.6 percent.
As a result, employees at companies in the ICT sector covered by collective bargaining agreements now earn, on average, 12 percent more than their colleagues at companies not covered by such agreements. Christiane Benner, Second Chair of IG Metall, commented on this development: “This shows that collective bargaining agreements ensure significantly better pay and working conditions.”
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“Salaries in the ICT Industry 2017” is available in bookstores for 19.90 euros and as an eBook for 17.99 euros in all major eBook stores. For IG Metall members, the brochure costs just 4.90 euros when purchased on-site through IG Metall. Members can also get the eBook edition of the survey at a discounted price: For 4.90 euros as well, they can obtain a download code from their local branch office. The code can be used to download the eBook at www.entgelt-in-der-itk-branche.de. A copy will be available at the IG Metall booth D03 in Hall 11 at CeBIT.
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Collective Bargaining Agreements Make a Difference
The figures come from the latest IG Metall survey, “Compensation in the ICT Sector 2017,” which IG Metall publishes annually in conjunction with the CeBIT computer trade show. The brochure provides detailed information on salaries for various job categories in the information and telecommunications sector, as well as trends over the past few years.
Collective bargaining agreements also have an impact on working hours: In companies bound by collective bargaining agreements, around 47 percent—the majority of employees—work up to 37.5 hours per week. In companies not bound by collective bargaining agreements, the majority of employees (around 52 percent) work 40 hours per week as stipulated in their contracts.
Working Together for a Fair Workplace
With over one million employees, the ICT sector is the second-largest industrial employer in Germany. Current topics such as big data, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and Industry 4.0 have not only led to strong demand for software specialists. Digitalization is also significantly changing day-to-day work and working conditions in the industry—and will continue to do so. Christiane Benner: “Together with works councils and employees, we want to shape a working world that is fair and equitable.”
Our current campaign on working hours is a central component of this effort. “In an increasingly digitized world, a sound working hours policy is key to greater opportunities for participation, a better work-life balance, and the preservation of health and professional qualifications,” emphasizes the union representative.
In-Depth Insight into Current Annual Salaries
The brochure “Compensation in the ICT Sector 2017,” now in its 19th edition, provides transparency regarding incomes. With over 39,000 compensation data points from more than 152 companies, it has offered in-depth insight into current annual salaries and their trends for many years. It also contains detailed information on vocational training, dual study programs, and other industry-specific topics. The brochure is also available at CeBIT at the IG Metall booth D03, located in Hall 11 in the “Job & Career Market” area.
