13 jobs with the biggest recent salary increases

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Hunting for a new job with better pay? This list might help narrow your search!

Whether you’re looking in your current industry or seeking a brand new career path, it’s essential to research average salaries so you can determine if you’re being paid fairly or if you need to explore other opportunities that might make you more money. Even if you’re happy with your job, it’s important to know what your skills are worth.

A new report from Glassdoor identified the jobs with the biggest pay increases over the past year. The pay boosts range from 5% to 11%, all above the national average (2.5%) for salary increases. (If your job is on this list but you’re not seeing the increase in your paycheck, it might be time to ask for a raise!)

Here’s a look at the careers with the biggest pay boost over the past year.

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13 jobs with the largest pay increases

13. Communications Manager

  • 2016 median base pay: $84,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $80,000
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 5%

12. Underwriter

  • 2016 median base pay: $60,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $57,000
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 5%

11. Case Manager

  • 2016 median base pay: $45,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $42,672
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 6%

10. Marketing Coordinator

  • 2016 median base pay: $45,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $42,672
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 6%

9. Claims Adjuster

  • 2016 median base pay: $47,500
  • 2015 median base pay: $45,000
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 6%

8. Admissions Representative

  • 2016 median base pay: $44,745
  • 2015 median base pay: $42,000
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 7%

7. Data Analyst

  • 2016 median base pay: $65,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $60,960
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 7%

6. Media Planner

  • 2016 median base pay: $45,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $42,164
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 7%

5. Registered Nurse

  • 2016 median base pay: $68,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $63,500
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 7%

4. Recruiter

  • 2016 median base pay: $45,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $42,000
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 7%

3. Implementation Consultant

  • 2016 median base pay: $75,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $70,000
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 7%

2. Sales Manager

  • 2016 median base pay: $73,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $66,040
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 11%

1. Certified Nursing Assistant

  • 2016 median base pay: $50,000
  • 2015 median base pay: $45,000
  • Increase from 2015 to 2016: 11%

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