Market Adjustment Raise 2025. As inflation continues to affect household budgets and the job market remains competitive, the big question for many is how much salary increase is expected in 2025. Employers are planning for 3.5% raises in 2025, according to payscale’s most recent salary budget survey.
This indicates a balancing act. Employers are planning for 3.5% pay raises on average next year—a dip from the past couple of years—due to a cooling labor market.