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Adecco New Zealand Salary Guide 2025: Benchmark with Confidence in a Changing Market

As the world of work continues to evolve, staying informed about current salary trends is essential. Whether you’re hiring or job hunting, the Adecco Salary Guide 2025 offers reliable insights into salaries across key industries in New Zealand – including logistics, trades, administration, contact centre, sales, IT, and more.

Based on real-world data from thousands of placements, this guide reflects the latest market conditions and is backed by Adecco’s recruitment experts, who work daily with employers and candidates across Aotearoa.

Get the salary insights you need

In 2025, salary transparency has become a top priority for both employers and professionals. As expectations around pay equity, flexible work, and progression continue to grow, using data-driven resources like our salary guide can help you stay competitive.

Employers: Use the guide to benchmark your salary offerings, attract skilled talent, and reduce turnover in a candidate-savvy market.
Candidates: Understand what your skills are worth and gain confidence in salary negotiations or job interviews.

How the Salary Guide connects to broader job market trends

We regularly explore key topics shaping New Zealand’s workforce over on our News page. The 2025 Salary Guide complements these articles by giving you the numbers behind the trends.

✔ Navigating a candidate-rich market
Even with more job seekers on the market, candidates are selective. Offering the right salary is essential – and the Salary Guide helps employers make informed, appealing offers.

✔ Job hopping in 2025
The job market has shifted, and shorter stints are more common. Salary benchmarking can help candidates demonstrate growth, and help employers retain staff by meeting evolving expectations.

✔ How to explain gaps on your CV
If you’re returning to the workforce or changing careers, knowing your market rate is key to positioning yourself confidently and the Salary Guide helps you do just that.

✔ The importance of candidate experience
Fair, transparent salaries are a cornerstone of a strong candidate experience. Use the Salary Guide to show you’re informed and committed to competitive, equitable pay.

A trusted resource from New Zealand’s leading recruitment agency

The Adecco Salary Guide 2025 is more than just a PDF – it’s part of a wider suite of resources designed to support employers and job seekers in making smarter decisions. As the experts in recruitment, Adecco is proud to provide insights that reflect the real needs of the New Zealand market.

Want to learn more or chat to our team? Find your local branch or contact us today!

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