In 2026, your performance might not be reflected in your pay raise

According to a new report, more employers are doling out raises as across-the-board salary increases, instead of providing ...

Employers set to give 'peanut butter' raises in place of merit-based pay bumps in 2026. Here's what it means for your paycheck and budget

If you get a lower annual increase than expected, there may be ways to ask for more.

Why Starbucks and Other Businesses Are Giving ‘Peanut Butter Raises’ Instead of Merit-Based Salary Increases

Many employers are shifting from merit-based raises to uniform “peanut butter raises,” where all employees receive the same ...
HR Dive

The spread of ‘peanut butter’ pay raises

Across-the-board raises may have sticking power as companies reassess their compensation strategies in the face of inflation, ...

In 2026, many employers are ditching merit-based pay bumps in favor of 'peanut butter raises'

Bucking the trend of rewarding only top staffers, around 44% of companies are planning fixed pay bumps spread out evenly to ...
VISTA.Today

How Big of a Raise Can You Expect in 2026?

How much raise you can expect in 2026 depends on performance and role. Employers plan a median 3.5 percent merit increase ...
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Texas lawmakers look to expand controversial merit-based teacher pay program

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Teacher salaries in Texas continue to trail the national average by approximately $7,500, according to some estimates. State lawmakers are exploring ways to increase pay this ...
Houston Public Media

Houston ISD to allocate state-funded teacher raises based on performance

Pictured is a hallway at River Oaks Elementary School, a Houston ISD campus. Houston ISD on Thursday released its compensation plan for the 2025-26 school year, which will use increased state funding ...