27 August 2024
2024 ALPMA Summit + ALTACON, 11-13 September 📽️ Watch On-Demand
2024 ALPMA Summit + ALTACON, 11-13 September 📽️ Watch On-Demand
Location
Australia
Report released on
12 April 2021
The 2021 Australian ALPMA HR Issues & Salary Survey was conducted through early 2021, for release in April 2021.
In 2021, 295 law firms (representing 10,153 staff) participated in our Australian survey, making it the most comprehensive, independent HR and remuneration study across all roles (including actual salaries paid) within the Australian legal industry, in particular for firms with less than 75 staff.
This 100+ page report will provide findings on:
Wages across the Australian legal industry flat in 2021 |
2020 Legal Industry Salaries: Up slightly (1.0%)
2020 Average National Wage Growth: Up 1.4% |
While employment held up, a third of firms reduced headcount |
68% of responding firms maintained or increased headcount |
Firms are optimistic, with employment growth expected in 2021 |
Staff levels expected to increase in 2021 at 59% of responding firms: the highest rate since 2017. |
Firms continue to offer staff bonuses and incentives |
Broadly consistent with last year, three quarters of Australian law firms are offering some form of bonus as a component of the remuneration package they provide employees.. |
While talent retention remains the most important issue, a greater focus on staff mental health is also evident |
Similar to previous years, 68% of responding firms struggle with employee retention and talent management issues. While 60% report that managing staff mental health will be a priority, up from 57% last year. |
Jason Elias, Managing Director at Elias Recruitment and sponsor of the 2021 survey with Jenine Waters, National Head of People Advisory BDO Australia discuss the key findings of the survey and provide an insightful overview of the current National and State recruitment market.
If you have any questions about the research or need assistance, please contact our research team.