2027 SALARY GUIDE FROM ROBERT HALF FINDS EMPLOYERS ARE PAYING MORE FOR CANDIDATES WITH SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Robert Half (RHI) released its 2027 Salary Guide, reporting that employers are offering higher pay for candidates with specialized skills.
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Robert Half (RHI) released its 2027 Salary Guide, reporting that employers are offering higher pay for candidates with specialized skills.
Among employers surveyed, 57% say they are offering salaries above their planned range for new hires with specialized skills, while 72% are increasing pay for relevant AI skills. Additionally, 64% say their compensation offers are more competitive than three years ago. Operational president Dawn Fay discusses compensation trends and salary negotiation tips in an accompanying interview.
Key Figures
- Employers offering above planned range
- 57%
- New hires with specialized skills
- Employers increasing pay for AI skills
- 72%
- Pay increases for relevant AI skills
- More competitive compensation offers
- 64%
- Compared with three years ago
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DEMAND FOR AI SKILLS HAS EMPLOYERS INCREASING COMPENSATION OFFERS
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/robert-half/9379352-en-robert-half-2027-salary-guide-findings
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GUIDE:
57% of employers say they are offering salaries above their planned range for new hires who possess specialized skills.72% are increasing pay for relevant AI skills.64% say their compensation offers are more competitive than they were three years ago.
For more information please visit: www.roberthalf.com/salary-guide
MORE ABOUT DAWN FAY:
Dawn Fay is operational president of Robert Half where she oversees the company's finance and accounting, administrative and customer support and legal practice groups. Fay joined Robert Half in 1996 and has since held several leadership roles within the organization. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, cum laude, from The George Washington University. Recognized for her career accomplishments, Fay was named to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) 2025 North America Staffing 100 list, as well as SIA's Global Power150 Women in Staffing list in 2023. She also serves as a national media spokesperson on hiring trends.
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SOURCE Robert Half