#Task1 #Essay
The charts provide information on the changes in annual income of full-time employees in six different sectors in 2000 and 2010.
Overall, it is obvious that the average annual salary of employees in nearly all occupations increased, though tourism had a downward trend. Notably, financial services were the most well-paid sector in both years, while tourism reported the lowest figures.
In 2000, with around $110,000, financial sector was the leading occupation that offered the highest annual wage to full-time employees, followed by telecommunications at about $63,000 and transport at nearly $43,000. By 2010, the yearly income of employees in financial services skyrocketed, reaching the peak of over $130,000. The same trend could be observed in telecommunication and transport sectors, albeit at slightly lower numbers. While the former went up to approximately $70,000, the latter reported a $10,000 increase.
Regarding lower-paying sectors, administration initially exhibited just over $40,000 per year for full-time employees whereas retail/shops reported around $39,000. Tourism, however, paid just under $20,000 per year in 2000. The annual income of workers in administration and retail/shops soared to around $43,000 for each. Meanwhile, tourism dropped marginally to $18,000. The average salary across all sectors rose moderately from $44,000 in 2000 to $50,000 in 2010, demonstrating a significant improvement in annual employee earnings.
