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- Fewer people are relocating for work, but those who do see bigger pay increases.
- Seattle, New York, and San Francisco have the highest salary boosts for newcomers.
- New Seattle workers got an average 15% pay jump, compared to 1% for people who already lived there.
If you want a substantial increase in earnings, you're better off relocating for a new job, and Seattle is the best example.