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© 2015 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. All rights reserved.

WHERE ARE SALARIES HEADED IN 2016?

The Robert Half Salary Guides track compensation levels

for more than 750 positions. Find out which positions are

expected to see the biggest gains in 2016 and what trends

will affect the employment landscape.

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PROJECTED INCREASES IN U.S. STARTING SALARIES BY FIELD

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TECHNOLOGY

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

CREATIVE & MARKETING

ADMINISTRATIVE & OFFICE SUPPORT

LEGAL

OVERALL INCREASE

+5.3%

+4.7%

+3.8%

+3.8%

+3.1%

+4.1%

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Figures reflect national average starting salaries only.

BIG DATA ENGINEER $129,500-$183,500

+8.9

MOBILE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER $115,250-$175,750

+8.2

CONTENT STRATEGIST $77,500-$109,000

+8.1

DATA SECURITY ANALYST $113,500-$160,000

+7.1

USER EXPERIENCE (UX) SPECIALIST $86,500-$132,500

+5.9

TOP 10 ROLES TO WATCH

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TOP 10 ROLES TO WATCH (continued)

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*Midsize companies: $25 million to $250 million in revenue | **Large companies: $250+ million in revenue | ***Small/midsize law firm = 10-35 lawyers

Figures reflect national average starting salaries only.

COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR (10+ YEARS’ EXP.) $118,250-$138,500

+5.8

BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST – MANAGER* $95,500-$120,750

+5.2

STAFF ACCOUNTANT (1-3 YEARS’ EXP.)** $56,250-$73,250

+5.1

CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODING MANAGER $72,750-$96,250

+4.8

LAWYER (4-9 YEARS’ EXP.) *** $102,750-$175,750

+4.7

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5 TRENDS AFFECTING HIRING & PAY

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Demand for skilled talent outweighs supply in several areas, particularly in mobile, big data, compliance and security roles.

Employers are offering more flexibility, perks and bonuses to attract AND retain staff.

Firms are accelerating the hiring process to avoid losing top candidates.

Organizations are becoming more flexible on job requirements and are more willing to train junior staff.

More companies are extending counteroffers in an attempt to retain their best workers.

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