Marsh Mercer QuickPulse sees US employers budget 3.2% merit pay increases for 2027 - MMC News | RalliesMarsh Mercer QuickPulse sees US employers budget 3.2% merit pay increases for 2027
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MMC• US employers plan moderate 2027 pay growth
- MMC analysis flags US employers planning moderate 2027 pay growth, with 3.2% average merit increases, Mercer QuickPulse survey shows.
- Total salary increases are budgeted at 3.5%, broadly in line with reported outcomes across 2024-2026.
- Economic uncertainty remains a key constraint, with 57% expecting at least a moderate impact on pay decisions.
- Promotion expectations eased to 8.4% of employees, down from 8.6% in 2026.
- Compensation automation is widespread at 70%, while only 1% report advanced AI transformation in pay planning.
