The survey covers some 150 jobs and is updated twice a year in May and November. A Survey Report is published following each update in May and November. The report shows the survey results for each job in a remuneration table. For the most senior jobs results are also presented in charts that relate salary level to organisation size. Salary movements and forecasts are provided, and a commentry is made on economic factors as they may impact on salary levels .

1. Remuneration Tables

The survey results for each position surveyed are provided in a remuneration table. These tables give a comprehensive analysis of each component of the salary package for the job. Salary levels are also provided by organisation size, and by State, to the extent that sample sizes allow.
Example remuneration table for the position Head of Finance.

A description of each job surveyed is included in the Report.
Example job description for the position Head of Finance.

2. Charts

For the chief executive of the organisation, and the heads of functions reporting to the chief executive, charts are provided that relate salary level to orgasnisation size. Here, organisation size is measured by total annual revenue/budget, and by number of employees. These charts show both Base Salary and Total Remuneration relative to these measures of organisation size.
Chart relating Head of Finance salary level to organisation total number employees.

3. Salary Movements

Salary movement statistics for Base Salary and total Remuneration are reported. The average, first quartile, median and third quartile movements are given. These movements are provided for the survey as a whole, and for each job function. Forecast movements in Total Remuneration over the coming twelve months are given for the survey as a whole and for each job function. A forecast of the movement in the Consumer Price Index (headline rate) and the Treasury Underlying rate of inflation is also made.
Total survey salary movements.
Salary movements and forecast for supply function.

4. Economic Commentary

This section of the report examines economic activity indicators relevant to the Australian economy as the may help identify the future direction of salary movements Factors such as inflation, interest rates, and average weekly earnings are examined. Charts are provided. The following is an example:

Source of data: Consumer Price Index, June Quarter 1999, Table 2, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra (publication reference no. 6401.0)

Data indicating wage relativities between States are also charted.

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