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US Salary Increase Budgets

The annual Salary Increase Budgets Survey reports how much companies plan to increase salaries and bonuses in the coming year across industry and revenue group.

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US Salary Increase Budgets 2025-2026: Rising Pay Endures Despite Uncertainty

For 2026, salary budget growth remains firm despite economic headwinds.

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Rising Pay Endures Despite Uncertainty

Employers reported an average increase of 3.4% for both 2025 and 2026 budgets.

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Press Releases / In the News

PRESS RELEASE

Survey Reveals Salary Budgets Are Growing at Near-Record Pac

September 09, 2024

IN THE NEWS

Diana Scott On the Latest in Salary Increase Budgets

September 09, 2024