Most 2016 pay raises will average around 3%, according to the 2016 Salary Guides released today by Randstad US. However, in-demand jobs are trending up to three times higher.

Certain engineering, IT, manufacturing and logistics, and office and administration jobs can expect compensation increases of 6% to 9%.

The following jobs in engineering, IT, manufacturing and logistics, and office and administration showed the highest year-over-year national median salary increases: 

Engineering:

• Electronics/computer engineer: 8.31%
• Mechanical engineer: 7.38%
• Quality engineer: 7.36%

IT:

• Network engineer: 7.21%
• Software engineer: 5.48%
• Project manager: 3.87%

Manufacturing and logistics:

• Electromechanical technician: 9.29%
• Assistant plant manager: 8.05%
• Maintenance manager: 6.65%

Office and administration:

• Office manager: 6.68%
• Call center representative – general calls: 4.55%
• Accounts receivable supervisor: 4.50%

Randstad US combined its robust salary and industry information with data provided through the Economic Research Institute to determine the average base compensation in select markets: engineering, finance and accounting, healthcare, human resources, information technology, life sciences, manufacturing and logistics, and office and administration.