Perks and benefits

2026 Robert Half Australia Salary Guide

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We understand that getting employee benefits right can be a delicate balancing act, especially amid the ongoing changes in Australian workplaces. With shifting employee expectations, new ways of working, and rising competition for top talent, finding the right mix of perks and incentives is no small task. Yet, these top employee benefits can make all the difference when it comes to attracting candidates and retaining them before they look to competing organisations.

The 2026 Salary Guide is not just a salary report. We share the valuable employee benefits that can make all the difference in engaging and securing high-performing professionals in Australia, giving you reassurance that you are offering the best benefits package.

Companies can stand out from the competition and secure the best talent by going beyond workplace flexibility and offering benefits that employees truly value, like financial incentives, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

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Companies update their benefits packages to stay competitive, reflect employee expectations, and support long-term engagement. Regularly reviewing benefits demonstrates that leadership values employee wellbeing and is responsive to changing needs, which can boost morale and strengthen company culture. Beyond retention, a well-designed benefits package can enhance productivity and loyalty by helping employees feel supported both professionally and personally.

of employers say they review and update their benefits strategy every year, while 37% say they do it every 1-2 years

of employers say business performance influences their company’s decision-making when adding or removing employee benefits

Bonuses are not a bonus, they’re essential

Strategic use of bonuses allows organisations to recognise employees’ significant contributions without overextending base salaries. The potential of receiving a bonus is enough to make many employees stay at their current employer or jump to one who offers them.

The bonuses employers offer:

Performance bonus (96%)

Retention bonus (85%)

Project completion bonus (85%)

Holiday bonus (83%)

Sign-on bonus (82%)

Referral bonus (81%)

How bonus amounts are calculated

Half (51%) of Australian employers say in the last cycle of bonuses their company gave to eligible employees, in general it was about the same as previous years, while 43% state it was higher than previous years. The biggest influencers of bonus amounts in companies are:

Company performance (72%)

Individual performance (69%)

Cost/available budget (62%)

Employee expectations (37%)

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The salaries listed in Robert Half’s Salary Guide are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on real compensation data from professionals Robert Half has successfully matched with employers across Australia.

The salaries listed in the salary tables represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits, or superannuation. We report salaries in three percentiles, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels.

The non-salary data presented in this Salary Guide is derived from an online survey conducted by an independent research firm commissioned by Robert Half in October 2025. The survey gathered responses from 500 finance, accounting, IT and technology, and HR hiring managers employed by a diverse range of organisations in Australia, including SMEs and large companies.