Payroll April 6, 2026
Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Believe Wages Will Never Catch Up to the Cost of Living
Delayed life decisions, worsening stress, and deep pessimism point to an American workforce struggling with long-term financial insecurity.
Payroll January 14, 2026
A ‘Competitive’ Market: Which States Are Best for Entry-Level Jobs?
TopResume analyzed more than 33,000 LinkedIn job postings across all 50 states, factoring in job availability, cost of living, and adjusted median salaries. The results reveal a striking geographic divide within the country.
Payroll October 1, 2025
Where Do Women Thrive Economically in 2025? New City Rankings Revealed
A new WalletHub analysis compared 182 cities using 15 key metrics related to women’s economic well-being and healthcare access, ranging from median earnings to the quality of women’s hospitals to suicide rates for women.
Payroll September 5, 2025
U.S. Companies’ Pay Raise Budgets Next Year Are Expected to Be on Par with 2025
A new study from The Conference Board shows U.S. companies are planning to increase their salary budgets by an average of 3.4% in 2026—in line with 2025 reported increases.
Payroll September 2, 2025
Job Seekers Say No Job is Safe, Not Even for Top Performers
According to a new survey from staffing agency Express Employment Professionals, 73% of job seekers agree that no job is secure, no matter how well an employee performs.
Payroll August 13, 2025
CEO Lists 3 Scenarios Where You Should Reject a Raise From Your Employer
A business expert reveals three situations where accepting a raise can actually damage your long-term career prospects and financial future.
Payroll August 6, 2025
Nearly 1 in 2 Workers Plan to Search for a New Job in the Coming Year, Survey Finds
Whether you’re looking for a higher salary, better work-life balance or if you’re just worried about your job security, there’s a few things you can do to prepare for a job hunt.
Payroll June 30, 2025
Half of Managers Use AI To Determine Who Gets Promoted and Fired
78% use AI to determine raises, 77% for promotions, 66% for layoffs, and 64% for terminations. More than 1 in 5 managers say they frequently allow AI to make final decisions without human input.
Payroll April 22, 2025
What Salary Do You Need to Be Considered Upper-Middle Class in Your State?
GOBankingRates was able to determine what the upper-middle-class income ranges look like in every state by sourcing each state’s median household income from the 2023 American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Payroll April 21, 2025
Want to Take Home $100K After Taxes? Here’s How Much You Need to Earn
A study by GoBankingRates found that nationally the average person needed to earn $130,000 to take home $100,000 after factoring in federal and state income taxes.
Payroll March 28, 2025
What is the Average Salary in Your State?
According to a recent study from SoFi, which looked at the highest-paying states in the country, employees in 12 locations—including Massachusetts, California, Connecticut, and Maryland—earn significantly more than the national average salary.