Salary news today
Here are some recent salary news updates from around the world:
United States:
- According to a report by Glassdoor, the average salary in the United States is $54,462 per year.
- A survey by Payscale found that the top 10 highest-paying jobs in the US are:
- Anesthesiologist: $267,050 per year
- Surgeon: $266,950 per year
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist: $243,060 per year
- Orthodontist: $225,760 per year
- Psychiatrist: $220,380 per year
- Lawyer: $144,530 per year
- Air Traffic Controller: $124,500 per year
- Petroleum Engineer: $123,850 per year
- Dentist: $122,930 per year
- Chief Executive: $122,840 per year
- A report by the Economic Policy Institute found that the median hourly wage in the US is $24.91, which is lower than the median hourly wage in 1979, adjusted for inflation.
United Kingdom:
- According to a report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average salary in the UK is £29,588 per year (approximately $38,500 USD).
- A survey by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) found that the average salary for accountants in the UK is £44,000 per year (approximately $57,500 USD).
- A report by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) found that the average salary for workers in the UK has increased by 3.6% over the past year, but is still below the rate of inflation.
Canada:
- According to a report by Statistics Canada, the average salary in Canada is $53,482 per year.
- A survey by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) found that the average salary for accountants in Canada is $64,000 per year.
- A report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives found that the average salary for workers in Canada has increased by 2.5% over the past year, but is still below the rate of inflation.
Australia:
- According to a report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the average salary in Australia is AU$64,627 per year (approximately $45,000 USD).
- A survey by the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) found that the average salary for managers in Australia is AU$93,000 per year (approximately $65,000 USD).
- A report by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) found that the average salary for workers in Australia has increased by 2.5% over the past year, but is still below the rate of inflation.
These are just a few examples of recent salary news updates from around the world. Salaries can vary widely depending on factors such as location, industry, experience, and job title.