Survey finds median U.S. merit budget for 2027 is 3.5% of payroll
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Nov 4
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What happened
PAVE partnered with Alpine Rewards to survey major employers regarding their 2027 salary budgets. The survey reported that the median merit budget among U.S. companies for 2027 is 3.5% of payroll, a figure similar to 2026. The median budget set aside for promotions and market adjustments was reported at about 1%.
From harrisondaily.com
Why it matters
The survey provides insight into how companies are approaching compensation planning for the coming year. The figures indicate a relatively stable pattern in how much companies plan to allocate to raises and promotions both domestically and outside the U.S.
From harrisondaily.com
Who's involved
- PAVEConducted the survey partnership with Alpine Rewards
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The entities involved
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http://www.pave.org
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