• MMC analysis flags US employers planning moderate 2027 pay growth, with 3.2% average merit increases, Mercer QuickPulse survey shows.
• Total salary increases are budgeted at 3.5%, broadly in line with reported outcomes across 2024-2026.
• Economic uncertainty remains a key constraint, with 57% expecting at least a moderate impact on pay decisions.
• Promotion expectations eased to 8.4% of employees, down from 8.6% in 2026.
• Compensation automation is widespread at 70%, while only 1% report advanced AI transformation in pay planning.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. MMC - Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20260831605409) on August 31, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.