The 26/27 Lowdown + HR Salary Guide
Get early access to the people, talent and market insights you need to know!
Built using insights from 1,100+ HR professionals across Australia, this year's report goes beyond salary benchmarks to uncover the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of HR.
✔ Compare your salary against the market
✔ Understand where HR hiring is heading
✔ Benchmark your organisation
✔ Get practical advice from industry experts
✔ Free to download
For HR Leaders:
Make confident, market-aligned salary decisions
Strengthen your business case for HR investment
Benchmark your team structure against current trends
Stay ahead of compliance risks and legislation changes
Understand what candidates really want when jobseeking
For HR Professionals:
See how your current salary stacks up
Plan your next career move with clarity
Navigate performance and pay conversations with confidence
Understand the shifting skills in demand (and how to stay ahead)
Get real, practical advice from peers across the industry
Is the report free?
Yes. Registration is free.
When will I receive it?
Everyone who registers for early access will receive the report before the public release later this year.
Who should download it?
Anyone working in HR, People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Relations or organisational leadership.
Where does the data come from?
The report combines insights from our national HR Salary Survey with market observations from the Samuels Donegan recruitment team and commentary from HR leaders across Australia.
Can I share it with my team?
Of course! We want all HR professionals to have access to comprehensive market data and benchmarks.
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