54% of companies have reduced or will reduce employee compensation to free up capital for AI spending in 2026, according to a survey of 866 US business leaders conducted by Resume Builder. Various forms of compensation are on the cutting board – bonuses, equity, raises, benefits, even base salaries. However, 71% of survey respondents will give performance-based raises tied to individual results.

That last finding is key: if you’re looking to make more money, you still can. What companies are doing in general or on average doesn’t necessarily apply to you as an individual. READ MORE