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APAC Environmental Salary Survey Report 2023
The environmental sector in Asia-Pacific is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing government sustainability targets and consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions. This salary survey report provides key compensation benchmarks for environmental professionals in Australia and Singapore, delivering actionable insights for hiring managers and industry talent.
Salary insights for businesses & professionals
Whether you’re hiring environmental experts or benchmarking your own compensation, this report provides comprehensive salary trends, benefits analysis, and market insights to inform career and recruitment decisions.
Environmental salary insights in APAC
Australia:
- Base salaries: 29% of environmental professionals earn between AUD 111k-148k, followed closely by 27% earning AUD 74k-111k.
- Yearly bonuses: 41% received a bonus, with 55% receiving 0-5% of their base salary.
- Salary increments: 76% reported receiving annual salary increases, though 58% received only 0-5%.
- Benefits: Statutory superannuation (32%) and travel allowances (16%) are among the most common benefits offered.
Singapore:
- Base salaries: 31% of professionals earn between SGD 111k-134k, with a quarter earning SGD 67k-111k.
- Yearly bonuses: 68% received bonuses, with the largest proportion (30%) receiving 6-10% of their base salary.
- Salary increments: 85% reported annual increases, with 62% receiving 0-5%.
- Benefits: Medical cover (68%) and dental cover (61%) are the most common benefits received.
The environmental sector in APAC is evolving rapidly as governments and companies strive to meet ambitious sustainability goals. Competitive compensation and flexible benefits will be key to attracting the talent needed to drive this transformation.