The 2016 Robert Half Salary Guides indicate projected increases in U.S. starting salaries, with overall growth of 4.1% across various fields. Technology and finance roles are expected to experience the largest gains, particularly in positions such as big data engineer and mobile applications developer. Key hiring trends include a demand for skilled talent, increased employer flexibility, and a quicker hiring process to secure top candidates.

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WHERE ARE SALARIES
HEADED IN 2016?
The Robert Half Salary Guides track compensation levels
for more than 750 positions. Find out which positions are
expected to see the biggest gains in 2016 and what trends
will affect the employment landscape.
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PROJECTED INCREASES IN U.S.
STARTING SALARIES BY FIELD
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TECHNOLOGY
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
CREATIVE & MARKETING
ADMINISTRATIVE & OFFICE SUPPORT
LEGAL
OVERALL INCREASE
+5.3%
+4.7%
+3.8%
+3.8%
+3.1%
+4.1%

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Figures reflect national average starting salaries only.
BIG DATA ENGINEER
$129,500-$183,500
+8.9
MOBILE APPLICATIONS
DEVELOPER
$115,250-$175,750
+8.2
CONTENT STRATEGIST
$77,500-$109,000
+8.1
DATA SECURITY
ANALYST
$113,500-$160,000
+7.1
USER EXPERIENCE (UX)
SPECIALIST
$86,500-$132,500
+5.9
TOP 10 ROLES TO WATCH

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TOP 10 ROLES TO WATCH (continued)
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*Midsize companies: $25 million to $250 million in revenue | **Large companies: $250+ million in revenue | ***Small/midsize law firm = 10-35 lawyers
Figures reflect national average starting salaries only.
COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
(10+ YEARS’ EXP.)
$118,250-$138,500
+5.8
BUSINESS SYSTEMS
ANALYST – MANAGER*
$95,500-$120,750
+5.2
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
(1-3 YEARS’ EXP.)**
$56,250-$73,250
+5.1
CERTIFIED MEDICAL
CODING MANAGER
$72,750-$96,250
+4.8
LAWYER
(4-9 YEARS’ EXP.) ***
$102,750-$175,750
+4.7

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5 TRENDS AFFECTING
HIRING & PAY
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Demand for skilled talent
outweighs supply in several
areas, particularly in mobile,
big data, compliance and
security roles.
Employers are offering more
flexibility, perks and bonuses to
attract AND retain staff.
Firms are accelerating the
hiring process to avoid losing
top candidates.
Organizations are becoming
more flexible on job
requirements and are more
willing to train junior staff.
More companies are extending
counteroffers in an attempt to
retain their best workers.

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