Among the findings is a clear indication of the effects of COVID-19 but also the lengths to which employers are going to retain their employees. 73% of companies have given salary increases this year. Half of companies reported base pay increases between 3-3.99% in 2020, with projections of an increase to 58% of companies giving increases in 2021.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vast-majority-of-north-carolina-employers-plan-salary-increases-in-2021-despite-covid-19-301147744.html