Information Technology Spending Scoreboard

The metrics and benchmarks listed below have been collected and summarized from sources considered to be reliable. They are being posted as a general reference for IT executives. They will be periodically revised as additional data becomes available.

Please realize that each business is unique, and each may may require resources which are significantly different from these figures. These benchmarks and metrics are only intended to be used as a "sanity check" against your current operation.

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IT Spending Benchmarks

IT Spending per Employee (All Industries) $ 6,918 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Banking Industry) $ 14,764 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Insurance Industry) $ 13,564 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Telecommunications Industry) $ 11,983 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Utilities Industry) $ 10,388 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Pharmaceuticals Industry) $ 7,528 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Chenmicals Industry) $ 6,736 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Transportation Industry) $ 6,365 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Media Industry) $ 5,705 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Energy Industry) $ 5,405 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Manufacturing Industry) $ 4,541 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Electronics Industry) $ 4,351 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Consumer Products Industry) $ 4,318 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Aerospace Industry) $ 4,014 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Health Care Industry) $ 3,047 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Metals Industry) $ 3,038 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Professional Services Industry) $ 1,952 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

IT Spending per Employee (Food Processing Industry) $ 1,349 Source: List of Sources Last Revised: 03/2003

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