Tech professionals choose their field for a variety of reasons, ranging from the challenging and creative aspects of the work to the ability to play a role in improving the ways people live and work. Money may not be the primary factor in a fulfilling career in the tech industry, but it’s not an unimportant consideration, either.

It’s smart for newcomers in any field to pay attention to the skills that are and will soon be in high demand—and which often come with generous compensation. Below, 13 industry experts from Forbes Technology Council share some of the IT skills that will be yielding high salaries in the next five years. READ MORE