The Robert Half Salary Guides track compensation levels for more than 500 positions in Canada. Find out which positions are expected to see the biggest gains in 2016 and what trends will affect the employment landscape.

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© 2015 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. All rights reserved.
WHERE ARE SALARIES
HEADED IN 2016?
The Robert Half Salary Guides track compensation levels
for more than 500 positions. Find out which positions are
expected to see the biggest gains in 2016 and what trends
will affect the employment landscape.
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PROJECTED INCREASES IN CANADA
STARTING SALARIES BY FIELD
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TECHNOLOGY
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
CREATIVE & MARKETING
ADMINISTRATIVE & OFFICE SUPPORT
LEGAL
OVERALL INCREASE
+5.0%
+4.0%
+2.1%
+3.3%
+2.7%
+3.4%

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WIRELESS NETWORK
ENGINEER
$104,000-$136,000
+8.2
MOBILE APPLICATIONS
DEVELOPER
$99,750-$143,500
+8.1
BIG DATA ENGINEER
$117,000-$150,500
+7.8
COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
(10+ YEARS’ EXP.)
$176,000-$238,000
+5.4
BUSINESS SYSTEMS
ANALYST – SENIOR*
$83,500-$102,000
+4.7
TOP 10 ROLES TO WATCH
*Large companies = $250+ million in revenue
Figures reflect national average starting salaries only.

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TOP 10 ROLES TO WATCH (continued)
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*Small/midsize firms = up to $250 million in revenue | **Midsize law firm = 35-75 lawyers
Figures reflect national average starting salaries only.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
MANAGER*
$92,750-$129,000
+4.7
SENIOR LAWYER
(10+ YEARS’ EXP.)**
$165,250-$233,500
+4.5
USER INTERFACE (UI)
DEVELOPER
$81,250-$146,250
+4.1
MOBILE DESIGNER
$72,750-$102,500
+4.0
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT
$62,500-$80,250
+4.0

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5 TRENDS AFFECTING
HIRING & PAY
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Demand for skilled talent
outweighs supply in several
areas, particularly in mobile,
big data, compliance and
security roles.
Employers are offering more
flexibility, perks and bonuses to
attract AND retain staff.
Firms are accelerating the
hiring process to avoid losing
top candidates.
Organizations are becoming
more flexible on job
requirements and are more
willing to train junior staff.
More companies are extending
counteroffers in an attempt to
retain their best workers.

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