Robert Half 2027 salary guide says 57% of managers offer higher-than-planned pay for specialized talent
RHI•Robert Half’s 2027 Salary Guide says 57% of managers offer higher-than-planned starting salaries to attract specialized talent. It also says 72% raise pay for AI skills, and 96% include salary ranges or plan to.
1. Pay pressure for specialized talent
Robert Half’s 2027 Salary Guide found that 57% of managers offer higher-than-planned starting salaries to attract specialized talent. AI capability was a key wage driver: 72% raised pay for AI skills, and 42% priced AI expertise above other technical skills.
2. Hiring and pay transparency
San Francisco led surveyed cities for above-plan offers at 66%, followed by Denver at 65% and Seattle at 64%. The guide said 64% of managers reported job offers were more competitive than three years ago; 60% cited pay transparency as a way to attract higher-quality applicants, and 96% include salary ranges or plan to.
