New York – November 02, 2026 -- Most salary ranges for legal and compliance roles have risen 5% to 10% at the midpoint since 2024, with a typical move of about 7%, according to the 2027 Salary Guide from executive search firm JW Michaels & Co.

Guide draws on January-October 2026 placements

The free benchmark covers legal, compliance, finance, operations, investment, technology and HR roles. It combines JW Michaels placements made from January through October 2026, the firm's prior placement data and published compensation research.

Menlo Park, Calif. – October 01, 2026 -- More than half of U.S. employers, 57%, are offering higher-than-planned salaries to secure new hires, with specialized skills cited as the top driver, according to Robert Half's 2027 Salary Guide released this week.