Your company's annual pay raise may look a little different in 2026. Key Takeaways Some employers are planning to dole out so-called peanut butter raises, or evenly distributed wage increases across the company, that are not based on merit or performance. A preview of an upcoming report by Payscale—a compensation data and software company—found that 44% of organizations are planning or considering a peanut butter-style approach to raises for 2026. However, some types of companies are planning to hand out la ...