Some Irish workers could get wage increases of around 10 per cent this year.
A new report from Morgan McKinley has found those in specialist positions will see their pay packets rise by up to 15 per cent.
The study says companies are now looking to invest more in their employees' in order to keep them.
Director of Inward Investment with Morgan McKinley Trayc Keevans says salary increases tend to be offered in a bid to deal with a competitive market:
