Employers in the U.S. are budgeted to give raises averaging 3.9% in 2007, according to a recent study by World at Work, a nonprofit association. This is up from 2003 and 2004, when increases hit an all-time low of 3.6 percent.

What to Do: See these 10 tips from compensation experts, human-resources managers and employees on how to beef up your pay package. If you're changing jobs, the best approach to securing the salary you want is to arm yourself with information. Web sites such as salaryexpert.com and payscale.com can show you what jobs pay in metro areas nationwide. Research the cost-of-living differences between your current location and your prospective one by using free online comparison calculators at sites such as Bankrate.com. See strategies for wrangling an attractive relocation package. – Sarah E. Needleman.