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Staff X 2026 Salary Guide
The Staff X 2026 Salary Guide gives Australian SMEs real, role-by-role benchmarks with every figure converted from PHP to AUD so you can plan and budget with confidence.
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Role-by-role benchmarks across 8 specialisations
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PHP to AUD salary conversions, updated for FY26
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Employment trends and what they mean for 2026
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Practical hiring advice from Australian recruitment specialists
200+
Roles benchmarked across tech, ops, finance & more
50-75%
Typical cost savings vs. equivalent Australian hires
FY26
Data aligned to the current Australian financial year
What’s Inside
Everything you need to build a smarter and quality offshore team
Salary benchmarks by role
Up-to-date figures for over 200+ roles across different verticals, from software engineers and accountants to marketing and customer support leads. All in AUD.
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Specialisation breakdowns
Drilling into IT, finance, operations, creative, and customer experience - with role-level granularity so you can budget for exactly the talent you need.
AU–PH market trends
Key employment shifts from the past year, what's driving talent movement between Australia and the Philippines, and how to use it to your advantage.
True cost of hiring
Beyond base salary, understand employer costs, compliance requirements, and what a fully loaded offshore hire really looks like on your P&L.
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Positioning your team for 2026
Practical guidance on structuring your offshore workforce from how to hire to how to retain so your team stays competitive in a global labour market.
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Ready-to-use reference
Designed for quick reference in board presentations, budget planning sessions, and conversations with your leadership team.
Roles Covered
Benchmarks across every function
Whether you're hiring your first offshore team member or scaling an existing one, the guide covers the roles that matter most.
Accounting & Finance
Marketing & Communications
Creative & Design
Information Technology
eCommerce
Administration
Construction &
Engineering
Sales & Business Development
