2026 pay and talent outlook essential insights to shape smarter workforce decisions

The labor market is shifting — and compensation is at the center of it all.

Across the U.S., while salary increases are expected to be around 3%, a number of factors are changing the game. From AI adoption gaps and demographic crunches to the rising importance of total rewards, 2026 will be a defining year for employers.

Join Randstad’s experts as we unpack:

• Macroeconomic trends: anticipate
• Cities and sectors: discover the areas with the highest salary pressure.
• Engineering, finance, skilled trades: what’s next for these key fields.
• Attract and retain: leave with a practical roadmap.

Learn what's driving pay decisions this year. Watch the webinar replay today!