The Hottest Tech Jobs in 2014

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• 1. Software Engineer

  Software engineers work on the design, development, maintenance and evaluation of computer software and systems. Depending on the company, software engineers' duties can range from developing new applications and project planning to upgrading existing software and providing security support.

  Average Annual Base Salary: $94,599
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• 2.Web Developer

• Web developers are programmers who specialize in Internet and browser applications, and can also focus on the design and workings of a website.In-demand web development skills include .NET, Java, PHP, Silverlight, Flex, MySQL and portal technologies, such as SharePoint.
• Average Salary: $73,000 - $114,500
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• 3. Network Systems Analyst / Network Engineer

  Depending on the company, these two roles can either be separate or one in the same. Network systems analysts monitor the efficiency of a company's network systems -- including local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), Internet and Intranet -- and set up networks as needed. Certain companies label this same position as network engineer, while others hire network engineers to configure infrastructures from scratch, designing and implementing the plans to set up a new network.

  Average Salary: $77,000

  
  
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• 4. Mobile Developer

  

  It should come as no surprise that mobile developers are in demand, and what is a smartphone without apps?

  Mobile developers work on the design, back-end and creation of mobile apps, and depending on the company, can include entertainment, information, communication and more.

  Average Annual Base Salary: $91,920
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• 5. IT Manager
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  IT Managers' jobs will vary by company -- they can either be in charge of internal IT operations or focus more on strategy for client-tailored, technology-based solutions.

  Average Annual Base Salary: $106,168
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• 6. Sales Development

  As mentioned below, sales is a great way for digital-savy people to get into technology, without needing an engineering or computer science background. Of course, the roles are completely different: Those who work in sales focus on revenue and keeping a tech company afloat financially, while other technology professionals -- such as developers and programmers -- focus on product.

  Median Salary: $49,000 (for Sales Representative)

  
  

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• 7. Database Administrator

  Big data is, well, big. And it's important to businesses. In order extract valuable information from a ton of data about customers and users, companies need technology experts to collect and analyze it. That's the database administrator's job; he or she stores, organizes and manages data in line with the company's goals. Security is another facet of the job, as DBAs are often responsible for protecting a company's sensitive data.

  Median Salary: $64,000