2026年澳大利亚与新西兰薪资指南

Australia & New Zealand Introduction The employment landscape across Australia and New Zealand continues toevolve, shaped by a year of realignment, resilience, and renewed focus on value.As organisations adjusted to ongoing economic pressure and shifting workforceexpectations, 2025 became a year defined by balance, between caution andconfidence, structure and flexibility, cost and care. For employers, the challenge was to retain critical skills while maintainingfinancial discipline. For professionals, the focus shifted toward stability, fair pay,and meaningful progression. The result is a market built on pragmatism, purposeand one that values trust, development, and genuine alignment betweenbusiness goals and individual ambition. This year’s Robert Walters Salary Guide explores how that alignment isreshaping the modern employment proposition. Salary expectations remaininfluenced by cost-of-living pressures, but the conversation has broadened.Employees are seeking transparency, flexibility, and leadership that fostersgrowth and belonging. Employers, in turn, are rebuilding engagement throughclarity, culture, and capability. Through 2026 we expect the focus to shift from recovery to intent. Employersare being challenged to hire with purpose and prioritise quality over volume.Employers will need to reassess what top talent truly values, and ensuring theiremployment proposition matches those expectations. Competitive pay remainsessential, but it now sits alongside broader considerations such as work-lifebalance, transparent use of AI, inclusive leadership, and clear career pathways.Organisations that take the time to align reward, culture, and capability will bebest placed to secure and retain the right people. Welcome to Robert Walters Global reach, local expertise At Robert Walters, we believe that recruitment is about more than filling roles,it’s about people, potential, and purpose. As one of the world’s most trustedglobal talent solutions businesses, we take pride in building lasting relationshipsthat help shape careers, strengthen organisations, and create meaningfulimpact. Our services span recruitment, outsourcing, consultancy and talent advisory,partnering with organisations of every size and sector to deliver tailored talentand workforce solutions that align people’s ambitions with business goals. Butwhat truly sets us apart is our unwavering focus on people - listening to theirstories, understanding what drives them, and helping shape the next chapter oftheir journey. In Australia and New Zealand, we combine global insights with local expertise.Our teams live and work in the markets they serve, giving them a deepunderstanding of the industries, communities, and people they partner with. For more than 25 years, we’ve been connecting leading employers withexceptional talent across Australia and New Zealand. We take pride in thehuman connections we build - the conversations, the trust, and the sharedsuccesses that come from truly caring about the people we work with. At Robert Walters, we don’t just match skills to roles, we help people andorganisations write the next part of their story, together. Executive summary Australia and New Zealand The past year has been one of the most challenging periods for both employers andemployees in recent memory. As organisations navigated a volatile economic landscape,marked by shifting market conditions, cautious hiring, and evolving employee expectations,resilience, adaptability, and connection became the cornerstones of success. Our 2026 Salary Guide sheds light on how the employment market has evolved in responseto these pressures. The data highlights a renewed focus on value - not just in financial terms,but in purpose, flexibility, and human connection. Candidates are seeking workplaces thatprioritise wellbeing, growth, and belonging, while employers are recognising the need torebuild trust and engagement in an increasingly competitive market. Salary expectations and cost-of-living pressures continue to play a defining role in retentionand attraction. However, beyond compensation, we’re seeing a shift towards more holisticemployment propositions, those that combine fair pay with career development, culture,and authentic leadership. This signals a critical opportunity for organisations to reconnectwith their people and redefine what it means to be an employer of choice. Shay PetersCEO – Australia and New Zealand Robert Walters In 2026, the path forward will be one of rebuilding, strengthening teams, cultures, andpurpose-driven growth. The companies that will thrive are those that listen deeply, actwith empathy, and continue to invest in their people. By focusing on connection and sharedambition, we can turn the challenges of 2025 into a foundation for sustainable success in theyears ahead. Contents About the Salary Guide Queensland Victoria Commerce & IndustryPublic PracticeWestern AustraliaExecutiveQualifiedPart-Qualified & Transactiona