【美国】2017年毕业生工资创新历史新高

Average salaries for 2017 grads atall-time high

Average salaries for 2017grads are at an all-time high, according to a study released by the Hay Groupdivision of Korn Ferry International Inc. (NYSE: KFY).

Based on the 25 analyzedpositions, 2017 college grads in the US will make on average $49,785 annually,up 3% from the 2016 average of $48,270. Adjusted for inflation, 2017 grads willmake 14% more than those who graduated in 2007, just months before the start ofthe Great Recession.

"With unemployment ratesback down to pre-recession levels and jobs requiring more highly specializedskills, companies will need to offer competitive compensation packages if theyhope to attract top talent," said Benjamin Frost, Korn Ferry Hay Group globalproduct manager - pay.

As in years past, thoseentering science, technology, engineering and math careers can expect to garnerthe best starting salaries. The five highest-paying fields of the 25 jobs inthe analysis are:

1. Software developer: $65,232 (31% above     average)

2. Engineer: $63,036 (27% above average)

3. Actuary: $59,212 (19% above average)

4. Scientist/researcher: $58,733 (18% above     average)

5. Environmental professional: $58,733 (18%     above average)

The five lowest-payingaverage salaries from the entry-level professional roles that were analyzedare:

1. Buyer/logistics: $44,247 (11% below     average)

2. Call center specialist: $41,158 (17%     below average)

3. Claims examiner: $37,508 (25% below     average)

4. Customer service rep.: $35,848 (28% below     average)

5. Category assistant: $35,592 (29% below     average)

Of the cities analyzed, SanFrancisco posted the highest average salaries:

1. San Francisco: $62,829

2. New York: $60,190

3. Los Angeles: $55,709

4. Chicago: $54,515

5. Minneapolis: $53,121

6. Dallas: $50,084

7. Atlanta: $49,038

光辉国际旗下的合益集团近期发布的一项研究表明，2017年美国毕业生的平均工资创下了历史新高。

根据调查中分析的25类职位，2017年毕业生的平均年薪（49785美元）将高出2016年3%左右。按照通货膨胀调整之后，2017年毕业生的平均年薪要比2007年毕业生的平均年薪高出14%。

合益集团全球支付产品经理Benjamin Frost讲道，现如今失业率已经回落到经济衰退前的水平，公司对于具有专业技能的人才需求非常大，提供有竞争力的薪酬待遇是吸引人才最好的方法。

过去的几年中，那些从事科学、技术、工程、数学领域工作的毕业生们都获得了他们期望中的薪酬。经过统计分析，年薪最高的五大职业分别为：

1.软件开发人员：65,232美元（高于平均水平31%）
2.工程师：63,036美元（高于平均水平27%）
3.精算师：59,212美元（高于平均水平19%）
4.科学家/研究员：58,733美元（高于平均水平18%）
5.环境专业人士：58,733美元（高于平均水平18%）

在所参与分析的城市中，三藩市的平均年薪达到了最高水平，其次是纽约、洛杉矶、芝加哥、明尼奥波利斯、达拉斯以及亚特兰大。

翻译：刘筱晨

来源：http://www2.staffingindustry.com/Editorial/Daily-News/Average-salaries-for-2017-grads-at-all-time-high-42017