Local Government National Remuneration Survey
For more than 20 years, McArthur talent architects team has researched and published national remuneration surveys for Local Government, providing councils with vital insight to support remuneration and wider business decision-making.
2023/2024 National Local Government Remuneration Survey Report Abstract
For most of 2023 Local Government continued to focus on meeting the challenges of skill shortages and high employment rates, rising interest rates and inflation, and one of the country’s most acute housing shortages in memory. In contrast, the early signs for 2024 are pointing to a more positive economic landscape with cautiously predicted interest rate cuts, lower inflation and a more balanced employment and jobs market. The 22nd edition of our remuneration report has data provided from 202 councils reporting on 12,503 positions across 6 Council categories.
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2022/2023 National Local Government Remuneration Survey Report Abstract
We are pleased to say that the 21st edition of our remuneration report has data provided from 221 councils reporting on 13,352 positions across 6 Council Categories. The 2022/2023 report delivers a broad range of critical information which helps support both operational and strategic business decision-making, while delivering data and analysis-based insights.
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2021/2022 National Local Government Remuneration Survey Report Abstract
After two years of unprecedented upheaval and uncertainty, most economists and analysts are predicting that the initial blueprint of the ‘new normal’ for Australian workplaces will start to rapidly emerge in 2022. Hybrid work scenarios, increased focus on employee well-being, and training and development will lead the agenda for what is widely being will labelled ‘the year of the employee’. The 2021 / 2022 National Remuneration Survey for Local Government attracted data from 209 councils nationally covering 11,951 positions across four tiers of management.
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2020/2021 National Local Government Remuneration Survey Report Abstract
2020 was a year without parallel. It challenged our thinking, questioned our judgement on almost everything and brought unprecedented change to the way we live, and to the way we work. As the sector comes to terms with the changing landscape of COVID 19 and hopefully a post-COVID world, it has never been more important for Councils, to assess and realign workforce strategies, and ensure remuneration levels and benefits packaging models are on the money. The 2020 / 2021 National Remuneration Survey for Local Government attracted data from 230 councils nationally covering 11,486 positions across four tiers of management.
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2019/2020 National Local Government Remuneration Survey Report Abstract
2020 sees McArthur celebrating 50 years in business. This includes over 40 years’ experience working closely with Local Government and Councils across Australia delivering a broad range of HR and recruitment-based services and our Local Government teams now operate a truly national network with offices in 5 capital cities. This 18th edition of the Local Government National Remuneration Survey reflects the unparalleled expertise and insight that 50 years’ experience brings.
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2018/2019 National Local Government Remuneration Survey Report Abstract
The 2018 / 2019 National Remuneration Survey for Local Government attracted data from 214 councils nationally covering 8,782 positions across four tiers of management. The value of Remuneration packages within the 2018/19 survey period revealed significant variations across all Job Families when compared to previous years, primarily as a consequence of many councils submitting data to the survey for the first time.
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2016/2017 National Local Government Remuneration Survey Report Abstract
The 2016/2017 report again contains data and feedback from more than 200 Councils across the country. The 7500+ positions reported on sets a new reporting benchmark and covers a broad spectrum of levels from CEO/General Manager to Team Leader. The continued growth in Council participation is a reflection on how the sector is increasingly realising the value and potential of key data and the added insight it can bring to the broader HR spectrum – in particular recruitment initiatives.
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Receive our latest National Local Government Remuneration Survey full report today
An annual National Remuneration Survey report will enable you to:
- Benchmark current salary packages with those of other councils across Australia;
- Compare packages by Council size, population, revenue, expenditure and staffing numbers;
- Review remuneration levels to aid in talent management and retention strategies;