U.S. employers are hiring 336,000 workers, prompting reassessment of compensation and recruitment strategies.
A 2024 Salary Guide from Robert Half suggests that both workers and employers are reevaluating compensation and career priorities. Competitive pay and flexible work arrangements are becoming crucial for attracting and retaining talent.
In-demand jobs like software engineer and UX designer offer annual starting pay of $133,000 to $152,000, while lower paying roles range from $44,750 to $47,500.
Companies are increasing starting salaries and adding new perks to attract highly skilled workers.