SEEK Advertised Salary Index, May 2026
The SEEK Advertised Salary Index (ASI) measures the growth in advertised salaries for jobs posted on SEEK in Australia. This report provides a snapshot of the monthly data. The next quarterly SEEK ASI report will be released in August and will contain industry and state trends.
NATIONAL ADVERTISED SALARY TRENDS
Advertised salaries rose 0.3% m/m in May. Monthly growth of advertised salaries has slowed a little in recent months.
Annual advertised salary growth was unchanged at 4.1% y/y in May, remaining relatively firm but below the fast pace recorded over 2022 and 2023.
SEEK Chief Economist, Dr Blair Chapman says:
“Advertised salaries rose 0.3% in May, leaving annual growth steady at 4.1%. Annual growth remains relatively strong, but the monthly pace has softened in recent months.”
“The recent moderation in monthly advertised salary growth likely reflects a more challenging environment for businesses. Lower confidence, higher costs and increased uncertainty are weighing on hiring conditions, meaning employers are still lifting pay, but doing so more cautiously.”
Figure 1: Month-on-month growth of SEEK Advertised Salary Index
Note: seasonally adjusted. Source: SEEK.
Figure 2: Year-on-year growth of SEEK Advertised Salary Index
Note: seasonally adjusted. Source: SEEK.
About the SEEK ASI
TheSEEKASImeasuresthe change in advertised salaries over time for jobs posted on SEEK in Australia, removing much of the effect of compositional change.
The SEEK ASI is a complement to existing data about the growth in wages and salaries in Australia, including the ABS’ WPI. The WPI is a measure of the pace of wages growth across the economy.
The SEEK ASI provides a timely and frequent read on the pulse of advertised salary growth in Australia for vacant roles.
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