Your FY2027 Employment & Salary Guide

Know what to ask for, or what to offer. Access the latest salary benchmarks and employment trends shaping the Australian job market in FY2027.

How will this guide help you?

With only 30% of professionals seeing a clear path for career progression in their current workplace, organisations are making more deliberate decisions, while professionals are becoming more selective about the opportunities they pursue. 

Built from Miller Leith market intelligence and responses from 1,200+ professionals, the FY 2026/2027 Employment Trends & Salary Guide equips organisations and professionals with practical guidance to make more confident workforce decisions.

What's in this guide:

  • FY2026/2027 salary benchmarks across 17 specialist functions and three states.

  • Employment market intelligence from recruitment specialists across the Eastern Seaboard.

  • Workforce insights influencing career decisions, employee expectations and future capability.

  • Strategic recommendations to strengthen attraction, retention and workforce planning.

 

Key findings:

  • 30% of professionals say they have a clear path for career progression in their current workplace.

  • 95% would consider moving into a different industry if their skills transfer.

  • 55% are looking to change employers in the next year.

  • 62% of workplaces now offer flexible working arrangements.

  • 57% of professionals want two to three work-from-home days a week. 

Miller Leith Salary Guide FAQs

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Do the salary figures include superannuation, bonus or commission?
No. Every figure is base salary only, exclusive of super, bonus and commission, unless stated otherwise.
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How is this data collected?
From Miller Leith's own placements and a survey of 1,200+ professionals across Australia, combined with market intelligence from our specialist consultants.
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How often is the guide updated?
Annually. Each edition reflects the most recent financial year's hiring and salary data.
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Which states does the guide cover?
VIC, NSW and QLD.
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Can I see key findings without downloading the full guide?
Yes, key findings are highlighted above. The full guide provides deeper insights, practical recommendations on how to apply the findings within your organisation, and detailed salary ranges across 17 functions.

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Who is this for?

Business Leaders

Plan workforce strategy, capability investment and remuneration with greater confidence.

HR & People Leaders

Strengthen attraction, retention, employee value propositions and workforce planning.

Hiring Managers

Benchmark salaries, understand candidate expectations and make more informed hiring decisions.

Finance & Workforce Planners

Informing budgeting, headcount planning, and remuneration analysis.

Employees & Candidates

Understand salary benchmarks, market trends and the factors influencing career opportunities.

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