Accounting Salaries to Rise 3.5%

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Accounting and finance professionals can expect starting salaries to rise an average of 3.5 percent in the coming year, according to a study from a leading staffing services company.

Creative and marketing professionals are on the same pace, while information technology workers lead the work force gains at an anticipated 5.7 percent overall increase. Overall, U.S. starting salaries for professional occupations are projected to increase an average of 3.8 percent next year.