Top in-demand jobs and salaries
WORKERS NOW DEMANDING NEARLY $80K TO START NEW JOB
The lower paying roles included customer service rep, administrative assistant and medical biller where pay ranged from $44,750 to $47,500.
Fay tells Fox Business that “salaries are still top of mind for workers and employers – especially for individuals with in-demand skills “Salaries are expected to increase this year, although growth will be more measured than in previous years,” she continues. “Companies who are looking for skilled talent need to be competitive and creative with their offers – not only thinking about salaries, but how they can offer flexibility as some workers would forgo higher pay for the autonomy to choose when and where they work.”
Co-workers in office (iStock / iStock)
Finally, the report shared that companies are poised and prepared to pay up for top talent with more than half of employers (51%) planning to increase starting salaries in 2024 to attract highly skilled workers. Another 46% said they are adding new perks and benefits,” the firm noted.
Companies are poised and prepared to pay up for top talent with more than half of employers (51%) planning to increase starting salaries in 2024 to attract highly skilled workers. Another 46% said they are adding new perks and benefits
JOB OPENINGS UNEXPECTEDLY JUMP IN AUGUST
A separate report from the Labor Department earlier in the week showed the number of open roles jumped to 9.6 million, well above estimates and a move up from the 8.92 million in July.
