Salaries, skills and workforce trends

From salaries to skills, find out what’s driving today’s workforce trends and get exclusive insights to help you win the competition for talent and jobs.

Why paying a competitive salary is important

Find out why a competitive salary shows your investment in your staff.

Learn why low salaries are a false economy.

Explore the benefits of seeing your employees as assets, not an expense.

How to ask about the salary in a job interview

Learn more about when is the right time to bring up salaries during an interview.

Find out how to prepare the right numbers beforehand.

Discover key tips for salary negotiation.

More salary insights

2024 Salary Guide

Download the 2024 Robert Half Salary Guide for Australia to access salary ranges for 200+ roles across the Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth job markets.

Hiring advice

The high cost of low salaries: why paying a competitive salary is important

Paying a competitive salary is crucial for companies wishing to recruit and retain top talent.

How to create a wage budget for employees

Discover our top tips on how to create a wages budget to attract and retain quality people.

Can you negotiate your salary after accepting a job offer?

Can you negotiate your salary after accepting a job offer? Learn how to bring up the salary question again with the hiring manager.

How to ask about the salary in a job interview

Learn how to ask and have a discussion about the salary in a job interview.

How to negotiate a higher salary offer via email (sample included)

This blog explores how to negotiate a salary offer via email along with a tried and tested sample to help increase your chances of a desirable outcome.

How often should you get a pay rise in Australia?

Explore how often you should get a pay rise in Australia, uncovering the factors that influence this pivotal aspect of career advancement and financial well-being.

How does inflation affect employees’ salaries?

With the cost of living increasing month on month, you may be questioning how inflation affects employees? This blog will explore the impact of inflation on employees salaries and how to discuss this with your employer.

How to navigate more responsibility at work on the same pay

Been tasked with more responsibility at work on same pay in Australia? Here's your five-step plan to ask for a pay rise.

Data Scientist vs Data Analyst: which career path is best?

Not sure which is the right career path between a Data Scientist vs Data Analyst in Australia? Discover the key differences between these in-demand tech jobs.

What is salary packaging?

What is salary sacrifice or salary packaging? Find out why you should consider it.