Surveys, wage data and guides

Resources for Hiring Managers

Surveys, local wage data and practical tips for hiring hourly workers who show up, do the job and come back.

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Hiring Research

What our shift data, hiring managers and 120 of our top-rated workers (Upshifters) tell us about finding workers who show up and come back.

02Latest Wage Report · Q3 2026

Hourly pay in 6 cities and Ohio, Q3 2026

Average hourly pay on Upshift shifts from July to September 2026, by role and by industry. There is a free PDF report for each city and for Ohio.

5 of 7 areas paid more per hour than in April to June 2026

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Our Perspective on Staffing

Video recaps and an article from Upshift's staffing team on finding good workers and keeping them.

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How to Get Success with Upshift – Best Practices for Partners

For hiring managers who already use Upshift: a hotel client story, a guide to getting your shifts filled, and our app.