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Promotions Don't Always Come With Pay Bumps — But You'll See the Biggest Gains in These 3 U.S. States New research from Career.io reveals where people can expect the most significant financial reward.

By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • Thirteen percent of employers give employees new titles without the pay to match.
  • Wage increases for employees swapping entry-level roles for senior ones can vary considerably from state to state.

Although many employees moving up at work might expect a pay increase to go with their shiny new titles — especially if they're transitioning from an entry-level position to a senior role — it doesn't always happen that way.

In fact, 13% of employers are giving employees new job titles instead of money, according to a recent poll from compensation consultants Pearl Meyer, reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Related: What Is a 'Dry Promotion' — and Has It Happened to You? Employees in This Specific Group May Be the Most Likely Victims.

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