Salary Surveys

Through extensive market intelligence, Nexus Careers provides a biannual salary survey, offering the latest insights into industry pay trends. Our survey highlights the ‘low, medium, and high’ salary benchmarks across a range of positions, ensuring employers and candidates stay informed on current market rates.

In 2025, recruitment challenges remain as employers continue to navigate stretched resources and rising competition for skilled professionals. With training programs still under-prioritised, companies are focusing on immediate experience over long-term talent development, further driving up salaries.

A key trend in reactive hiring and retention strategies is the continued rise of counteroffers, with some salaries increasing by up to 40% as companies attempt to retain critical staff.

Unless employers streamline their recruitment strategies and invest in retention, these trends are expected to persist, further inflating salary expectations. To combat the skills gap, alternative incentives—such as enhanced benefits, career development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements—are becoming more common, especially among smaller brands competing for talent.

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