2026 - 2027 Salary Guides

Australia's employment market continues to evolve, shaped by changing economic conditions, project pipelines, skills shortages, workforce expectations and emerging technologies.

To help employers and professionals navigate these changes, Design & Build Recruitment has compiled a series of industry-specific Salary Guides for 2026–27. Drawing on extensive market engagement, candidate conversations and employer insights across Australia, these guides provide a benchmark for salary expectations, hiring trends, workforce priorities and market sentiment.

Whether you're looking to attract and retain top talent, plan your workforce strategy, benchmark remuneration, or understand your earning potential in today's market, our Salary Guides offer valuable, practical insights across a range of specialist sectors.

Select an industry below to access the latest salary data, market analysis and recruitment trends for 2026–27.