Average 2013 salary increase predicted to be around 3%

Robert Half International’s 2013 Salary Guide reports do an excellent job of breaking down pay by industry. Robert Half states that pay in the tech sector is expected to see the greatest 2013 average raise, with an increase of 5.3%. Mobile app developers in particular will see a salary increase of 9% on average. Workers in the accounting and finance sector can expect to see a 3.3% jump in pay, and administrative and office support professionals are expected to see increases of 3.5%. “A supply and demand imbalance exists for specialized talent within many professional occupations, including information technology and accounting,” said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. “To attract the best employees, companies must stay up-to-date on compensation levels, including trends affecting their regions and industries.” Another trend that’s likely to continue next year according to HRMorning: Rewarding top performers with the lion’s share of the salary increases. WorkatWork’s Kerry Chou says top performers can expect to see raises that are roughly 50% greater than average workers.]]>