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Trends

Want to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to salary trends? Then you've come to the right place. This section will focus on all the latest compensation trends that matter most to you. Whether it's figuring out the 10 Cities with the Highest Salaries or identifying patterns concerning bonuses and raises, make sure to check back here frequently to get the latest scoop.

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  • What is a Father's Work Worth?

    Our yearly announcement of what a mother's salary would be if she were paid for her work has become pretty well known. But mothers are not the only ones who are valuable. We also calculate what a father's salary would be. Read more...

  • Survey Resuts: The 7 Noble Virtues of the Workplace

    Last week we reviewed "The 7 Deadly Sins of the Workplace " and what behavior to avoid in the office. This week we are taking a more positive approach by reviewing "The 7 Noble Virtues of the Workplace" Is it true that "no good deed goes … Read more...

  • The 7 deadly sins of the workplace

    We all know the 7 Deadly sins, Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride, are practices that are usually best avoided in daily life. But what are the "7 Deadly Sins of the Workplace" and how can committing these "sins" affect your … Read more...

  • How the Economy May Affect Your Salary in 2009

    With the start of the New Year, employers will be finalizing their salary budgets for 2009. Many survey vendors collected, compiled and analyzed data regarding merit increases for 2009 and reported that merit budgets for 2009 were on track … Read more...

  • Pay Increases in 2009 May Disappoint Workers

    The annual salary review season is upon us and employers are struggling to manage salary increases against a backdrop of continuous economic turmoil. We decided to take a look at what employees can expect for merit increases in 2009 as … Read more...

  • The Many Jobs of a Mother's Day

    We set out to calculate mom's earning power – the cost to an employer if they had to pay cash for all that moms do. Moms told us their top 10 mom jobs and we priced the national base salary. Read more...

  • Survey Results: What will work in the new stimulus package?

    The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 incorporates several different initiatives designed to jump start the economy. In a recent survey we attempted to gauge how confident our readership is in the effectiveness of these … Read more...

  • Survey Results: How Has Our Readership Been Affected by Recent Layoffs?

    With the unemployment rate continuing to rise dramatically in recent months (now up to double digits in some states) Salary.com asked its users how they have been affected by the recent changes in the job market. We had over 4,000 … Read more...

  • Is Just Having a Job Enough?

    Why are fully employed people job searching amidst a swell of negative job market news? Do employers know what Employees really want out of their jobs? Salary.com has conducted its 4th annual survey of employee job satisfaction to give … Read more...

  • Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay

    Bookmark and Share AddThis Feed Button Did you know employers sometimes pay a premium for the right education and experience? Or that you might be able to earn more by doing the same job in a larger company? In fact, these could be some … Read more...