Internet Transaction Specialists

Earnings for transaction specialists vary and depend on factors such as a person's experience, knowledge, and geographic location as well as the size of his or her employer. Software developers earned median annual salaries of $132,270 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Ten percent of software applications developers earned $77,020 or less. On the other end of the scale, about 10 percent earned $208,620 or more per year. Software systems developers working for media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers averaged $180,570 in May 2023. According to ZipRecruiter.com, the average salary that e-commerce analysts earned in February 2025 was $94,423.

As with other Internet-related jobs, hourly wage figures tend to be higher for programmers working as consultants.

Typical benefits for full-time employees include health, life, and disability insurance; sick leave; and vacation pay. Retirement plans may also be available, and some companies may match employees' contributions. Some companies may also offer stock-option plans. In a highly competitive market, companies may offer a sign-on bonus to a new, talented employee.