Average salaries in Australia are starting to show signs of sustained growth (6.25% YoY), despite a period of record flat wage growth.
The growth of average salaries in New South Wales – the powerhouse of the Australian economy – continues to show positive momentum, according to data from jobs website adzuna.com.au. The 6.88% improvement in the year to April means the average advertised wage in NSW sits above the national average at 6.25%.
Raife Watson, CEO Adzuna Australia, says, “A clear trend has emerged over the past year, with average advertised salaries steadily moving upward.
“The consistent message out there is that wages are flat and, as a result, I think Australians are feeling deflated and are not working harder in those pay negotiations. You must stay up-to-date with what is currently being offered in the market for your current role. Take a look at the current advertised salaries and use them as a benchmark in your pay negotiations,” Mr. Watson said.
Adzuna Job Vacancy Index
| AUS Vacancies | Monthly | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change | |||
| Vacancy Index | 123,181 | 8.11% | 0.86% |
| (April) |
Adzuna Average Salary Index
| AUS Average Salary | Monthly | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change | |||
| Vacancy Index (April) | $92,127 | 0.98% | 6.25% |
Worst states to find a job
| Rank | City | Jobseekers |
|---|---|---|
| per vacancy | ||
| 1 | South Australia | 12.81 |
| 2 | Tasmania | 10.04 |
| 3 | Western Australia | 9.37 |
| 4 | Queensland | 8.67 |
Best states to find a job
| Rank | City | Jobseekers |
|---|---|---|
| per vacancy | ||
| 1 | Canberra | 2.65 |
| 2 | New South Wales | 4.23 |
| 3 | Northern Territory | 4.31 |
| 4 | Victoria | 6.68 |
National Wage Breakdown
| Region | Total Vacancies | Average Salary | Salary % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Month Change | |||
| Australia | 123181 | $92,127 | 6.25% |
| New South Wales | 48,120 | $95,010 | 6.88% |
| Victoria | 29,424 | $87,756 | 5.80% |
| Queensland | 18,724 | $92,839 | 7.57% |
| Western Australia | 9,046 | $85,823 | -2.71% |
| ACT | 3,700 | $100,907 | 5.92% |
| South Australia | 4,301 | $90,541 | 15.15% |
| Tasmania | 1,504 | $83,579 | 2.05% |
| Northern Territory | 1,438 | $101,320 | 11.01% |
Biggest improvers – job sector by average salary
| Job sector | Average salary | Salary % | Total vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Month Change | |||
| Scientific & QA Jobs | $99,906 | 11.47% | 204 |
| IT | $126,461 | 9.39% | 7,561 |
| Construction – Trade Jobs | $103,325 | 6.89% | 11,032 |
| Energy-Oil-Gas | $117,605 | 3.66% | 1,685 |
Worst performers – job sector by average salary
| Job sector | Average salary | Salary % | Total vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Month Change | |||
| HR Jobs | $79,694 | -6.64% | 2,094 |
| Legal Jobs | $83,607 | -6.34% | 2,669 |
| Social Work Jobs | $72,101 | 0.042 | 5,576 |
| Hospitality & Catering | $58,289 | -3.70% | 4,228 |