IT job pay question

Smithozzie

Ok a little background about myself: i have a Associates Degree in Cisco Networking, currently in progress for my BA in IT Management.. I have very little professional IT experience (Data Doctors for 5 months), I have multiple Networking Certs: CCENT, CCNA, (1/3rd of the way to my CCNP).

I just completed over the phone job interview for a call center IT position. The Interviewer sounded impressed with my qualifications and my certifications. I got approved for a face to face second interview, but it sounds like unless something goes wrong I have the job.

I am currently getting paid crap (9/hr [in Arizona]) at Data Doctors, and I have no clue what pay I should be asking for when I go in for my second interview. I would probably accept any pay rate above 9/hr because the experience is what i need to build a resume for future jobs, however I think a fair pay would be starting around 14-15/hr...

Just wondering what you guys think? The job is basic IT support for a call center...

Monkerz

I would say $15/hr would be a solid income for your experience. I started just under $15/hr when I first started in IT as on-site support technician, impressed my employer and was bumped up to around $17/hr after six months.

slotzero

Yes that seems to be spot on for your area:

Salary.com Salary Wizard- Do you know what you're worth?

I worked phone tech support for Midwest Micro/Infotel back in the early 90's and loved it. Exposure to many, many situations - you're learning all the time. Good luck!

CodeBlox

I started off at $12.50/hr in call center support but then again, I was a sub-contractor. I'd go for $15/Hr

Bryan0530

dont sell yourself short... I started my first IT job at 20.68hr = 43k a year. No certs/degree/experience. im in desktop support and the average income based off the chart slotzero put out my position is at 34k compared to Az for 31k.

rowelld

It's completely dependent on your area. slotzero provided an excellent resource to find out the average pay for your area. It looks like $9 is on the entry level end. Are you able to utilize your cert knowledge in the job?

AwesomeGarrett

I don't know what the networking job market is in your area but why not try to get a NOC job somewhere? It would pay around the same and you would be aligning the job with the credentials you already have. A year or two at a entry level NOC job and doubling your pay on the next job would be almost a sure thing.

Smithozzie

thanks for the feedback, but I am actually located in Flagstaff, Arizona while I complete my BA. there are not many Tech jobs in flagstaff, and no NOC's to my knowledge.