Salary Guide

Australia has avoided an economic recession, but growth is flat, and many businesses and households are under pressure as policy makers steer the narrow path to recovery.

Cost of living pressures have mounted over the past year as households across the country have faced rising prices for everyday items, and business have incurred rising input costs.

The economic recovery is underway but is fragile.

Amid the downturn, the labour market has remained strong, with extraordinary jobs growth and a relatively low rate of unemployment.

In response to the economic weakness, the Reserve Bank has commenced a rate cutting cycle — much to the relief of mortgagees and businesses borrowers.

It has been a challenging period for many individuals and firms — and it's not over yet.

For organisations of all types, understanding the economic climate and the state of their industries is of paramount importance.

To help navigate this, the 2024-25 Salary Guide provides an authoritative overview of wages and salaries across key occupations and industries from our experts in the field. It comprises data, insights and information that will help inform the critical recruitment decisions that are vital for success.

In a rapidly changing economic environment, this information will be more important than ever.

We trust that the 2025-26 Salary Guide helps firms to better understand the conditions in their industry sectors and assists them to navigate the year ahead.