The average fleet salary has increased from last year to $82,732. About one-third of survey respondents said they plan to retire in the next five years.
by Staff
September 5, 2014
Thirty-five percent of repsondents reported no change to their salary from the prior year.
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Thirty-five percent of repsondents reported no change to their salary from the prior year.
Survey respondents from this year reported higher salaries than last year, averaging $82,732. This year, 63% of respondents said they had received pay increases.
Those who reported salary increases were up this year in comparison to the prior year and significantly higher than 2012 survey results, which is a possible sign of the improving economy. While the vast majority of the raises were 3% or lower, more reported increases of higher than 3% this year than last year.
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