According to ECA, the anticipated average salary increase within this panel is 4.91% but after inflation, the merit increase will average 2.04%
Egyptian locals will enjoy the highest increase after consideration of inflation, 5.7%. On the other hand, New Zealand, Poland and South African workers will have the smallest anticipated increases after consideration of inflation within these countries. The United States increases will average 4% which will be only a point above inflation. The largest salary increase will go to Egyptian nationals (13%) and the smallest increases will be paid to Japanese locals (2%). A chart displaying this is available by contacting the company below.
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