Salary Insights for 2025

Whether you are hiring or seeking new opportunities, staying aware of salary and hiring trends will prepare you for what’s ahead. In Robert Half’s 2025 Salary Guide, they advise on starting salaries, share employment trends by certain professions, examine national trends, and give the latest on benefits and perks. This data is meant to guide companies on offering competitive packages that attract talent and to help workers navigate salary discussions.

Here are four key findings from the guide:

• In-office Premiums | For jobs that can be done remotely, 66% of managers are willing to increase starting salaries for new hires to work in office. Of those, 59% are offering workers up to 20% more pay to come in 4 to 5 days a week.

• AI is Changing Skill Requirements | 54% of hiring managers say advancements in AI and automation are influencing needed skill sets. Additionally, 37% are bringing in contract workers to support AI-related projects.

• Comprehensive Compensation Packages | 48% of managers state meeting candidates’ salary expectations is one the biggest hiring challenges. But they also found that by providing and promoting benefits and perks that support employee well-being, work-life balance, and career advancement can make an offer more appealing.

• Skills Gap | Retirements are a top concern for managers, and many are strategizing policies to bridge the resulting skills gaps between retirees and newer workers. 45% are investing in training and upskilling their current workforce, and another 41% are leveraging the expertise of retirees by hiring them as part-time consultants.

Be sure to explore the full salary guide to learn about additional findings. This is a valuable tool for companies and workers alike because it offers key insights into salary trends, job market demands, and evolving roles across industries. With this understanding, it helps everyone make informed decisions about career development and recruitment strategies in an increasingly competitive landscape.