Job movers in 2025 poised for raises of up to 15%: survey

Those staying with their current employers are likely to receive smaller raises of 2%-5%.

Job movers in 2025 may expect higher salary increases than those staying in their roles, especially in high-demand sectors like AI and data, recruitment firm Robert Walters said.

In its survey, the firm noted that professionals changing jobs could see salary increases of 12%-15%, with up to 20% in high-demand sectors, whilst those staying with their current employers are likely to receive smaller raises of 2%-5%.

Additionally, sectors like supply chain (82%), procurement (80%), and finance (79%) are expected to see broad-based salary increases.

Industries most likely to see professionals changing jobs in 2025 are tech and transformation (89%), banking and financial services (88%), accounting and finance (85%), and sales and marketing (85%).

The survey also found that most professionals changing jobs are likely to request salary increases of over 10%, with 24% expecting increments exceeding 20%.

Meanwhile, over half are unsure or pessimistic about receiving a salary increment in 2025.

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