CareerCircle Members See 25.4% Average Wage Growth on Their Second Contract Placement

Last updated: November 2026

CareerCircle partners with Allegis Group operating companies (Actalent, Aertoek, TekSystems, etc) to place members in contract roles, and the data in this post comes from those placements. When CareerCircle members move on to a second contract role through Allegis Group, they earn an average of 25.4% more than in their first, or roughly $11,302. Here is how that compares to typical raises and what helps members make each move count.

How Much Do CareerCircle Members Earn on Their Second Contract Placement?

CareerCircle members placed in a second contract role through Allegis Group since 2018 saw their wages grow by an average of 25.4% compared to their first contract placement, which works out to roughly $11,302 in average wage gains. These are members with real, in-demand skills who used each placement as a step toward better pay, not just a new title.

We measured this by comparing each member’s wage in their first Allegis Group contract placement to their wage in their second.

How Does 25.4% Wage Growth Compare to Typical Pay Growth?

According to ADP’s September 2026 National Employment Report, workers who changed jobs saw their median gross pay rise 7.3% over the past year. CareerCircle members moving into their second contract placement saw an average increase of 25.4%, more than three times that rate. Workers who stayed with the same employer saw 4.4%.

These numbers are not fully comparable, since ADP measures a single year across all job changers, and our figure compares a member’s first and second contract placements, which can be more than a year apart. Still, they’re directionally similar in that the right job change tends to pay more than staying put. ADP also reported in early 2026 that the pay premium for switching jobs had shrunk to its smallest level in data going back to 2020, showing not every move pays off. The moves that put your skills to work in the right role are the ones that add up.

What Helps CareerCircle Members Earn More With Each Move?

CareerCircle members get access to our skills-first job platform and real recruiters who advocate for them when being submitted for Allegis Group client contract opportunities. There is no single reason behind these wage gains, but members have several resources working in their favor.

• Skills-based job search: You can search for jobs by your skills instead of job titles, so you can find roles that fit what you can do, not just what you have done before.

• A recruiter in your corner: Candidates with our direct recruiter support are 7x more likely to get hired. We help with everything from resume optimization and interview prep to direct introductions to employers. And once you upload your resume, it’s visible to more than 4,700 recruiters.    

• Credentials that open doors: Free and discounted courses through partners like IBM SkillsBuild and Grow with Google help you earn recognized credentials for the roles you want next.

• Access to employers who are hiring: Browse 40K+ active job listings on our platform, updated daily.

Ready to make your next move your best-paying one yet? Create your free CareerCircle profile and start building your own wage growth story.