2027 Salary Guide From Robert Half finds employers are paying more for candidates with specialized skills
Key Highlights
- ➤57% of managers offer higher-than-planned salaries, citing specialized skills as the top reason
- ➤72% of managers increase pay for relevant AI skills
- ➤42% say AI expertise commands more than other technical skills
- ➤2027 new-hire salaries projected to rise 1.9% nationally
- ➤San Francisco leads cities with 66% offering higher-than-planned salaries
Expert Statements
Dawn Fay, Operational president of Robert Half
“Compensation expectations are evolving as employers compete for talent with specialized and emerging skills.”
Dawn Fay, Operational president of Robert Half
“Our Salary Guide gives employers the market insight they need to make informed offers, move quickly on top candidates and build compensation strategies that support their business priorities.”
Dawn Fay, Operational president of Robert Half
“Salary transparency and market-informed compensation strategies are critical hiring differentiators.”
Dawn Fay, Operational president of Robert Half
“When employers provide clarity around pay and align salaries with current market conditions, they are better positioned to attract talent, retain employees and streamline the hiring process.”
2027 Salary Guide From Robert Half finds employers are paying more for candidates with specialized skills PR Newswire
* More than half of employers are offering higher-than-planned salaries to attract new hires * San Francisco, Denver and Seattle lead U.S. cities in employers offering higher-than-planned salaries MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half has released its 2027 Salary Guide, featuring projected salaries for hundreds of positions across 7 professional fields, along with compensation trends and hiring insights. The salary ranges reflect base salaries for new hires across all levels of experience.
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