Salary and Compensation Trends

Explore the latest insights on salary and compensation trends across industries and roles. Stay informed to make strategic career and hiring decisions.

Tax accountant salary, jobs and career paths Compare tax accountant starting salaries in public and corporate accounting, plus career paths and skills, from Robert Half’s 2027 Salary Guide. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-23T00:22:00.000-04:00 Career development

Payroll professional salaries and career paths: What to know for 2027 See 2027 national midpoint salaries for five payroll roles, from payroll specialist to director, and what it takes to move up the payroll career path. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-22T22:29:00.000-04:00 Career development

How much does a senior accountant make? 2027 salary and career outlook See the 2027 senior accountant salary from Robert Half’s Salary Guide, plus what you could earn as you move up to accounting manager and controller. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-22T12:51:00.000-04:00 Career development

How much does a financial analyst make? Salary and career outlook for 2027 What is the financial analyst salary for 2027? Get the national midpoint from Robert Half and see what FP&A roles pay, from senior analyst to vice president. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-22T12:20:00.000-04:00 Career development

Cybersecurity hiring and salary trends: What to know for 2027 Cybersecurity hiring is projected to remain strong in 2027. This post offers valuable insight into the hiring market, including salary projections for the year ahead and rising demand for specialized skills. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-21T14:02:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

Industry hiring and compensation trends: What employers are prioritizing in 2027  Industry employers are reshaping pay, flexibility and benefits to attract and retain specialized talent in 2027. Katie Merritt explores the research on workforce priorities and differences across sectors. Katie Merritt 2026-10-14T07:14:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

What does a controller do? Skills, responsibilities and salary trends What does a controller do? Learn what a typical controller job description includes, the skills employers want and 2027 pay for four controller roles. ROBERT HALF 2026-10-06T22:54:00.000-04:00 Career development