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Talent trends in Australia

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Leading businesses in Australia are benefitting from the global talent pool. Discover our data-driven trends to inform your hiring strategy.
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Talent insights in Australia

Australian companies are actively hiring talent across various countries.

Global hiring in Australia

48.6% Philippines
14.1% India
5.4% Pakistan
4.8% USA
3.5% New Zealand
23.3% Others

Methodology: This data is based on all contracts generated via Multiplier between 2020 and 2024. The job titles are ordered by volume of hires. For more information drop us a note on [email protected]

Salary and domain trends

Australian companies hire from these countries for the following domains and monthly median salary

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Where are Australian companies hiring global talent?

Australian companies are accelerating their global hiring strategies by sourcing talent from diverse international markets, particularly those offering a blend of specialized skills and cost efficiency.

  • The Philippines stands out as the clear top destination, accounting for 48.6% of all international hires by Australian employers—a reflection of its deep talent pool in both technical and support roles. India follows with 14.1%, valued for its strong engineering and digital capabilities, while Pakistan (5.4%), the USA (4.8%), and New Zealand (3.5%) make up the next largest sources of international hires.
  • This pattern reveals a strategic focus on regions that combine affordability with high-quality professionals—especially in fields like software development, business support, and digital services—enabling Australian companies to scale distributed teams while effectively managing labor costs.

Australian employers’ reliance on such markets highlights their commitment to building agile, globally distributed workforces that support business growth and resilience in a competitive landscape.

How much are Australian companies paying international talent?

Compensation for international talent hired by Australian companies varies significantly depending on the role, seniority, and country of hiring, reflecting a data-driven approach to global workforce management.

  • Senior software and engineering roles generally command substantially higher salaries, from $6,350/month for a Senior Software Engineer in India, to $10,250/month for a Senior Software Engineer in New Zealand, and over $12,000/month for executive sales or technical leaders in the USA—indicating a premium for advanced expertise and leadership.
  • Mid-level tech and business positions show a wide range: Software Engineers in the Philippines and India earn $1,650 and $4,750/month respectively, while Talent Acquisition Specialists in the USA ($6,250/month) and Senior Back-end Developers in New Zealand ($5,850/month) reflect elevated pay for specialized roles in developed markets.
  • Entry-level or support functions—such as Administration Assistants in the Philippines ($750/month), Talent Associates in Pakistan ($500/month), and Business Development Representatives ($850/month, Philippines)—illustrate the significant cost advantages available for operational roles that support global team growth.

These salary trends demonstrate how Australian companies strategically calibrate compensation to attract the best talent worldwide, ensuring competitive pay aligned with both market expectations and business objectives.

For more insights, check out our global salary benchmarks and explore our employment guides to learn how to hire compliantly in each country.

FAQ

Which are the highest and lowest paying jobs that Australia firms are hiring for globally?

The highest paying jobs that Australian firms are hiring globally for are Senior Software Engineers, Regional Sales Directors, Chief Revenue Officers, Back-end Developers and Senior Client Managers.

Which countries are companies from Australia hiring globally in?

Australian companies are hiring a wide range of talent from the Philippines, India, Pakistan, USA and New Zealand.

Multiplier’s Talent Trends dashboard shows collected data from 2020-2024 on where companies are hiring globally and what they’re paying for different roles. It helps businesses spot hiring patterns, assess salary benchmarks, and make data-driven talent decisions.

Talent Trends helps identify the best countries to hire from based on role availability and market rates. This data can inform location strategy, budget planning, and compensation structuring for distributed teams.

Can Multiplier help me hire and pay talent in these countries?

Yes. After identifying your target country and role via Talent Trends, you can use Multiplier’s Employer of Record, Contractor of Record and Global Payroll solutions to compliantly hire, manage and pay talent – without needing to set up a legal entity there.

How do I get started with global hiring through Multiplier?

Once you’ve explored the Talent Trends dashboard, you can book a demo with our team to streamline compliant hiring, onboarding, managing and paying teams across 150+ countries.

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