Paxus Salary Guide.

Market Insights.

This guide is compiled from thousands of recent contract roles filled nationally by Paxus, and now for the first time includes permanent salary ranges based on recent trends. Discover insights on how the current economic landscape is shaping the IT labour market and what’s happening in the tech and digital sector.

While economic pressures continue to impact IT in various ways, there are reasons to be hopeful about, with opportunities for employers and job seekers to capitalise on demand in areas like AI, Cyber Security, Data Analytics and Digital Transformation.

A salary guide for contractors and permanent salaries
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By Katrina Moxey January 12, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity, especially for those who know where to focus. While overall hiring is stabilising across Australia, specialist skills remain in high demand, and candidates who position themselves strategically can command premium rates and faster placements. Our 2026 Salary Guide & Market Insights gives you the inside track on where opportunities are emerging, which skills are most sought-after, and how you can stand out to employers in a competitive market.
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By Katrina Moxey January 5, 2026
Explore the 2026 talent market outlook with salary trends, contractor rates, and critical skills insights from the Paxus Salary Guide.
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December 16, 2025
Learn what the 2025 hiring market revealed and what’s next for 2026, including digital talent shortages, salary trends, and demand shifts.
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By Katelyn Buntz December 2, 2025
Hiring or planning your next move in 2026? Discover salary benchmarks, in-demand skills, and market trends across Australia.
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By Katrina Moxey November 19, 2025
Digital talent is reshaping industrial and energy hiring. Download the Paxus 2026 Salary Guide for salary trends, in-demand roles, and insights.
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By Katrina Moxey November 6, 2025
How Australia's financial services job market is shifting: talent mobility after layoffs, in-demand hybrid roles, and hiring advice from Paxus' Corin Leckie.
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October 8, 2025
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and cyber security jobs in Australia are booming—with the public sector leading the charge.
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May 21, 2025
Land your dream job with our top tips—research the company, use keywords, back your skills with facts, update profiles, and proofread for a winning application.
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May 19, 2025
​It’s no secret recruitment is rapidly advancing. As an industry we’re being forced to implement new technologies to make the hiring process more effective and efficient. One recurring question we’re seeing through numerous panels, webinars, and forums is: How will artificial intelligence (AI) change the future of recruiting?
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May 19, 2025
​Many of us rely on recruitment agencies. Whether you’re a business trying to fill an open position, or you’re looking for your dream job – agencies can play a critical role in helping businesses and careers grow.
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Woman stretches on road marked with
By Katrina Moxey January 12, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity, especially for those who know where to focus. While overall hiring is stabilising across Australia, specialist skills remain in high demand, and candidates who position themselves strategically can command premium rates and faster placements. Our 2026 Salary Guide & Market Insights gives you the inside track on where opportunities are emerging, which skills are most sought-after, and how you can stand out to employers in a competitive market.
Person holding a glowing human figure hologram; concept of human resources or networking.
By Katrina Moxey January 5, 2026
Explore the 2026 talent market outlook with salary trends, contractor rates, and critical skills insights from the Paxus Salary Guide.
Hands pointing at documents on a desk with a coffee cup, pens, and a notebook.
December 16, 2025
Learn what the 2025 hiring market revealed and what’s next for 2026, including digital talent shortages, salary trends, and demand shifts.
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