About the Report
A shifting workforce. Evolving expectations. New rules of engagement. This is your essential guide to talent, retention, and reward in FY2026.
With 59% of professionals planning to change roles in 2025, the employment market is more fluid, and more values-driven, than ever before. The Miller Leith FY2026 Employment Insights & Salary Guide goes beyond benchmarking pay. Built on the voices of 1,500+ professionals across Australia, it reveals what really matters to today's talent and what employers must do to keep them engaged. Whether you're building high-performing teams or planning your next career move, this guide arms you with the data and direction to make confident decisions in the year ahead.
What’s inside the guide:
- FY2026 salary benchmarks across 20+ functions and 3 states
- Practical insights for HR leaders and hiring managers
- Key motivators driving attraction and retention today
- The rise of skills-first hiring and hybrid flexibility
- Workforce mobility and AI adoption trends
- Soft skills in demand for future-ready careers
Download the FY2026 Employment Insights & Salary Guide
Beyond the Data: Partner with Talent Experts Who Understand the Why
At Miller Leith, we don’t just analyse market trends, we work alongside clients and candidates every day to bring the right people and organisations together.
From executive search and permanent recruitment to on-demand contractor solutions and consulting, we help businesses respond to market shifts with agility and intent.
If this year’s insights have sparked new thinking around capability, retention or future workforce planning, we’re here to turn that thinking into action.