Jan 27, 2026, 9:28 AM
(from HR Dive) U.S. salary budgets are expected to remain stable in 2026 at 3.4%, the actual salary budget increase experienced last year, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday by global advisory, broking and solutions company WTW. Only 6% of companies said they plan to increase budgets, while 21% will reduce pay budgets from their initial projections, WTW found.
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