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SALARY SURVEY
2015
Table of Contents
Welcome
01
Part 1 Overview
02
1.1
Introduction
03
1.2
03
1.3
Method
03
1.4
Survey Respondents
03
1.5
04
1.6
04
1.7
04
07
2.1
08
2.2
Industry Type
08
2.3
Industry Groupings
08
2.4
09
2.5
09
2.6
09
2.7
10
2.8
Education
10
2.9
Location of Organisation
10
2.10
10
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Table of Contents
Part 3 Detailed Salary Tables
15
3.1
16
3.2
Finance Manager
21
3.3
26
3.4
31
3.5
Marketing Manager
36
3.6
Membership Manager
41
3.7
Administration/Office Manager
46
3.8
Operations Manager
51
3.9
Executive Assistant
56
3.10
Senior Manager
61
3.11
Policy Manager
66
71
4.1
72
4.2
73
4.3
74
4.4
Acknowledgements
74
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Welcome to the
Associations Salary
Survey 2015.
Wentworth Advantage and Associations
Forum are proud to produce a dedicated
salary resource for professionals and board
members in the associations sector.
We believe this survey provides valuable information for
associations in Australia and we are pleased to support and
facilitate such an important initiative for the industry.
In its seventh year running, we continue to examine salary
and employment trends throughout the associations sector,
identifying emerging market trends and business changes.
We trust this important salary data will benefit and strengthen
the not-for-profit sector by providing valuable data to enhance
market opportunities.
Your feedback on the Associations Salary Survey is welcome
at any time.
Mark Werman
Managing Director
Wentworth Advantage
John Peacock
General Manager
Associations Forum
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Part 1
Overview
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1.1 Introduction
1.3 Method
+C
ollect salary data for membership based
associations and for organisations in the
not-for-profit sector.
+C
over those positions where remuneration
is likely to be a significant factor in
attracting and retaining staff.
+ P rovide meaningful data to enhance the ability of
organisations to make strategic decisions about
the remuneration of their most senior staff.
+ Identify significant movements in salaries and
benefits from 2014 to 2015.
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Total Remuneration
All payments to the individual (other than expense
reimbursements) including incentives.
+ Definitions
+ Position Titles
1.6.1 Definitions
Lower Quartile
The values which are below 25% of the total salary
values for the position. For an association to pay at
the Lower Quartile (LQ) of the range it is to be in
the bottom 25% of the salary market.
Median
The middle observation in a set of data arranged
in sequence, such that 50% are below and 50% are
above that point. To pay at the Median point of the
range is to be in the middle of the market.
Upper Quartile
The values which are above 75% of the total salary
values for the position. To pay at the Upper Quartile
(UQ) of the salary range is to be in the top 25% of
the salary market.
Average Total Salary Package
The mean or average for a set of values is the sum
of the values divided by their number. As the salary
data was a range, the nominal midpoint between the
two salary points was used to calculate the average.
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Percentage Change
Between 2014 and 2015
$180,000
$184,500
2.5% increase
Finance Manager
$105,000
$106,500
1.4% increase
$99,000
$97,000
2.0% decrease
$99,500
$119,500
20.1% increase
Marketing Manager
$95,500
$95,500
no change
Membership Manager
$78,500
$79,000
0.6% increase
Admin/Office Manager
$70,500
$72,500
2.8% increase
Operations Manager
$121,500
$132,500
9.1% increase
Executive Assistant
$67,500
$72,500
7.4% increase
Senior Manager
$125,000
$115,000
8.0% decrease
Policy Manager
$113,000
$118,000
4.4% increase
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Year 2015
Lower
Quartile
Median
Upper
Quartile
Lower
Quartile
Median
Upper
Quartile
$120,000 $140,000
$160,000 $180,000
$200,000 $220,000
$120,000 $140,000
$160,000 $180,000
$220,000 $240,000
Finance Manager
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
Continuing Professional
Development Manager
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$100,000 $120,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
Human Resources
Manager
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$100,000 $120,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
Marketing Manager
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
Membership Manager
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
Admin/Office Manager
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$40,000
-$60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
Operations Manager
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$140,000 $160,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$160,000 $180,000
Executive Assistant
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
Senior Manager
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$140,000 $160,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
Policy Manager
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
ASSOCIATIONS SALARY SURVEY 2015 PART 2 2015 RESPONDENTS PROFILES AND SALARY MOVEMENTS OVER 7 YEARS
Part 2
2015 Respondents Profiles
and Salary Movements
Over 7 years
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ASSOCIATIONS SALARY SURVEY 2015 PART 2 2015 RESPONDENTS PROFILES AND SALARY MOVEMENTS OVER 7 YEARS
Percentage
3.3%
Community Services
6.6%
22.1%
6.6%
Accounting/Financial Services
2.8%
5.5%
11.0%
3.9%
1.1%
13.3%
3.3%
Other
20.4%
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Percentage
Professional Associations
40.9%
Industry Associations
37.0%
22.1%
ASSOCIATIONS SALARY SURVEY 2015 PART 2 2015 RESPONDENTS PROFILES AND SALARY MOVEMENTS OVER 7 YEARS
Percentage
< 500
38.7%
501 - 1,000
15.5%
Expenditure
Percentage
1,001 - 3,000
21.5%
< $500,000
14.4%
3,001 - 5,000
10.5%
18.2%
5,001 - 8,000
2.8%
30.9%
8,001 - 10,000
2.2%
16.6%
> 10,000
8.8%
7.2%
9.9%
Unknown
2.8%
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Staff
Percentage
< 10
53.6%
10 - 25
28.7%
26 - 50
7.2%
51 - 100
4.4%
> 100
6.1%
ASSOCIATIONS SALARY SURVEY 2015 PART 2 2015 RESPONDENTS PROFILES AND SALARY MOVEMENTS OVER 7 YEARS
2.8 Education
The most commonly reported qualification
amongst respondents at 40.2% is a Bachelor
Degree. In total, 67.5% of respondents have
a Bachelor Degree or higher.
Secondary
13.4%
Technical College
17.1%
Tertiary - Bachelor
40.2%
6.8%
Tertiary - Masters
16.0%
Tertiary - Doctorate
1.9%
Tertiary - Other
2.6%
Other
2.0%
NSW
36.4%
VIC
28.9%
QLD
8.6%
ACT
15.5%
SA
4.3%
TAS
2.1%
NT
0.5%
WA
2.7%
Education
Percentage
Percentage
Highest level
State/Territory
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ASSOCIATIONS SALARY SURVEY 2015 PART 2 2015 RESPONDENTS PROFILES AND SALARY MOVEMENTS OVER 7 YEARS
Position Title
2008 Average
Value Of Total
Salary Package
2009 Average
Value Of Total
Salary Package
2010 Average
Value Of Total
Salary Package
2011/2012 Average
Value Of Total
Salary Package
$142,000
$150,000
$155,000
$171,000
Finance Manager
$97,500
$90,000
$93,000
$107,000
Continuing Professional
Development Manager
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$111,000
$88,000
$88,500
$98,000
Marketing Manager
$93,000
$92,000
$87,500
$99,000
Membership Manager
$89,500
$75,500
$71,000
$81,000
Admin/Office Manager
$72,000
$59,500
$61,000
$68,000
Operations Manager
$98,000
$101,000
$103,500
$119,000
Executive Assistant
N/A
$60,000
$65,500
$65,000
Senior Manager
$96,000
$101,000
$98,000
$114,000
Policy Manager
N/A
N/A
$101,500
$127,000
Position Title
2013 Average
Value Of Total
Salary Package
2014 Average
Value Of Total
Salary Package
2015 Average
Value Of Total
Salary Package
Percentage
Change Between
2014 and 2015
$166,000
$180,000
$184,500
2.5% increase
Finance Manager
$97,000
$105,000
$106,500
1.4% increase
Continuing Professional
Development Manager
N/A
$99,000
$97,000
2.0% decrease
$101,000
$99,500
$119,500
20.1% increase
Marketing Manager
$93,000
$95,500
$95,500
no change
Membership Manager
$74,500
$78,500
$79,000
0.6% increase
Admin/Office Manager
$67,500
$70,500
$72,500
2.8% increase
Operations Manager
$114,000
$121,500
$132,500
9.1% increase
Executive Assistant
$66,000
$67,500
$72,500
7.4% increase
Senior Manager
$116,000
$125,000
$115,000
8.0% decrease
Policy Manager
$120,000
$113,000
$118,000
4.4% increase
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ASSOCIATIONS SALARY SURVEY 2015 PART 2 2015 RESPONDENTS PROFILES AND SALARY MOVEMENTS OVER 7 YEARS
2.10.2 Changes in LQ, Median and UQ Salaries from 2008 to 2015 (Part 1 2008-2010)
Year 2008
Position Title
Year 2009
Upper
Quartile
Lower
Quartile
Year 2010
Lower
Quartile
Median
$90,001$100,000
$120,000 - $180,000 - $100,000 - $120,000 - $180,000 $140,000 $200,000 $120,000 $140,000 $200,000
Finance Manager
$70,000
$70,000
$100,001$120,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
Continuing Professional
Development Manager
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Human Resources
Manager
$70,000
$100,001120,000
$100,001120,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
Marketing Manager
$70,000
$80,000 $90,000
$90,001$100,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$60,000 $80,000
$100,000 120,000
Membership Manager
$70,000
$70,000
$90,001$100,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
Admin/Office Manager
$70,000
$70,000
$70,000
$40,000 $60,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
Operations Manager
$70,000 $80,000
$80,001$90,000
$90,001$100,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
Executive Assistant
N/A
N/A
N/A
$40,000 $60,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
Senior Manager
$70,000
$80,001 $90,000
$100,001$120,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
Policy Manager
$90,001$100,000
$120,00 $140,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
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Median
Upper
Quartile
Lower
Quartile
N/A
Median
Upper
Quartile
ASSOCIATIONS SALARY SURVEY 2015 PART 2 2015 RESPONDENTS PROFILES AND SALARY MOVEMENTS OVER 7 YEARS
2.10.2 Changes in LQ, Median and UQ Salaries from 2008 to 2013 (Part 2 2011-2013)
Year 2011/2012
Position Title
Year 2013
Lower
Quartile
Median
Upper
Quartile
Lower
Quartile
Median
Upper
Quartile
$120,000 $140,000
$140,000 $160,000
$200,000 $220,000
$120,000 $140,000
$140,000 $160,000
$200,000 $220,000
Finance Manager
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
Marketing Manager
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$100,00 $120,000
Membership Manager
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
Admin/Office Manager
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
Operations Manager
$60,000 $80,000
$100,000 $120,000
$140,000 $160,000
$60,000 $80,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
Executive Assistant
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
Senior Manager
$120,000 $140,000
$140,000 $160,000
$200,000 $220,000
$120,000 $140,000
$140,000 $160,000
$200,000 $220,000
Policy Manager
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
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ASSOCIATIONS SALARY SURVEY 2015 PART 2 2015 RESPONDENTS PROFILES AND SALARY MOVEMENTS OVER 7 YEARS
2.10.2 Changes in LQ, Median and UQ Salaries from 2008 to 2013 (Part 3 2014-2015)
Year 2014
Position Title
Year 2015
Lower
Quartile
Median
Upper
Quartile
Lower
Quartile
Median
Upper
Quartile
$120,000 $140,000
$140,000 $160,000
$200,000 $220,000
$120,000 $140,000
$160,000 $180,000
$220,000 $240,000
Finance Manager
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
120,000 $140,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,00 $120,000
$100,00 $120,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,00 $120,000
$100,00 $120,000
$100,00 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
Marketing Manager
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,00 $120,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
Membership Manager
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
Admin/Office Manager
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
Operations Manager
$80,000 $100,000
$100,00 $120,000
$140,000 $160,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$160,000 $180,000
Executive Assistant
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
Senior Manager
$80,000 $100,000
$100,00 $120,000
$140,000 $160,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,00 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
Policy Manager
$80,000 $100,000
$100,00 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,00 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
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Part 3
Detailed Salary Tables
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Variations by State/Territory:
There are variations in the value of the average
total salary package between the states/territories.
The highest paying state is WA, with an average
salary of $233,500 which is an increase of 43.7%
from 2014. Other states/territories that have also
experienced an increase are NSW, QLD and ACT.
However, VIC, SA and NT have all experienced a
decrease in their average salaries between 2014
and 2015. NT decreased from $143,500 in 2014
to $130,000 in 2015, resulting in NT having the
lowest average salary.
Variation by Industry Sector:
The range of variation in the average salary
between industries is from $154,000 in the
Community Services industry up to $300,000
in the Accounting/Financial Services industry.
The majority of survey respondents, 20.3%, are
in the Health and Medical industry where the
average salary is $183,000, which is a decrease
of 5.2% from the 2014 average salary.
Variation by Membership Base:
There does not appear to be any direct correlation
between membership size of the organisation and
CEO salaries. Unlike the findings of the 2014 survey,
the highest average salary for a CEO of $256,500
is in organisations with a membership base of more
than 10,000 members. The second highest average
salary of $235,000 is in organisations with between
8001-10,000 members, which is an increase of
7.8% from 2014. The lowest average salary of
$164,000 is found in organisations with between
501-1000 members.
Variation by Annual Expenditure:
Similar to the findings from 2014, there appears
to be a correlation between the annual expenditure
of organisations and CEO salaries. Organisations
with under $500,000 in expenditure pay an average
salary of $115,500, a 14.4% increase from 2014.
Organisations with over $10 million in expenditure
pay an average salary of $277,500, which is an
increase of 7.6% from 2014. Most respondents,
34.0% were in the $1 million $3 million
expenditure range and pay an average salary of
$174,000 which remains unchanged since 2014.
Demographics:
A tenure of 1-3 years in the CEO position is
the most frequently reported length of service for
28.7% of respondents. The vast majority of CEOs
at 89.3% have tertiary qualifications and 42.0%
of CEO incumbents are aged between 46-55
years old.
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
153
$120,000 $140,000
$160,000 $180,000
$220,000 $240,000
$184,500
CEO Benefits
Type
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
28
18.3%
Additional Superannuation
16
10.5%
Laptop
91
59.5%
1.3%
39
25.5%
12
7.8%
31
20.3%
Health Insurance
2.0%
75
49.0%
Other
37
24.2%
CEO Incentive
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
42
27.5 %
$1,000
$12,699
$20,000
$19,270
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State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
56
36.6%
$140,000 $160,000
$180,000 $200,000
$220,000 $240,000
$189,000
VIC
44
28.8%
$120,000 $140,000
$140,000 $160,000
$200,000 $220,000
$177,500
QLD
13
8.5%
$120,000 $140,000
$160,000 $180,000
$180,000 $200,000
$181,500
ACT
25
16.3%
$140,000 $160,000
$180,000 $200,000
$240,000 $260,000
$199,000
SA
5.2%
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$120,000 $140,000
$141,500
TAS
2.0%
$100,000 $120,000
$180,000 $200,000
$220,000 $240,000
$176,500
NT
0.7%
$120,000 $140,000
$120,000 $140,000
$120,000 $140,000
$130,000
WA
2.0%
$140,000 $160,000
$240,000 $260,000
Above
$260,000
$233,500
Cases
Percentage
3.9%
$190,000
Community Services
10
6.5%
$154,000
31
20.3%
$183,000
12
7.8%
$164,000
Accounting/Financial Services
2.6%
$300,000
5.2%
$190,000
17
11.1%
$175,500
3.9%
$176,500
1.3%
$190,000
20
13.1%
$182,500
3.3%
$158,000
Other
32
20.9%
$197,000
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Cases
Percentage
< 500
59
38.6%
$181,000
501 - 1,000
21
13.7%
$164,000
1,001 - 3,000
33
21.6%
$174,000
3,001 - 5,000
19
12.4%
$173,000
5,001 - 8,000
3.3%
$208,000
8,001 - 10,000
2.6%
$235,000
> 10,000
12
7.8%
$256,500
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
< $500,000
14
9.2%
$115,500
29
19.0%
$143,000
52
34.0%
$174,000
26
17.0%
$207,500
13
8.5%
$238,500
15
9.8%
$277,500
Unknown
2.6%
$190,000
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
Professional Association
63
41.2%
$170,500
Industry Association
55
35.9%
$197,500
35
22.9%
$189,000
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Hours
Cases
Percentage
Years
Cases
Percentage
Less than 38
10
6.7%
Less than 1
19
12.7%
38 - 45
37
24.7%
1-3
43
28.7%
46 - 55
58
38.7%
4-6
41
27.3%
56 - 65
27
18.0%
7 - 10
22
14.7%
66 - 75
17
11.3%
More than 10
25
16.7%
More than 75
0.7%
CEO Qualifications
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
5.3%
Technical College
3.3%
Tertiary - Bachelor
48
32.0%
18
12.0%
Tertiary - Masters
51
34.0%
Tertiary - Doctorate
5.3%
Tertiary - Other
6.0%
Other
2.0%
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
NIL
26 - 35
2.7%
36 - 45
25
16.7%
46 - 55
63
42.0%
56 - 65
47
31.3%
Over 65
11
7.3%
CEO - Age
+20
Definition:
The Finance Manager is responsible for
budget preparation and keeping track of
the organisations finances.
Indicative job titles may include:
+C
hief Executive Accountant
+C
hief Accountant
+C
hief Financial Officer
+ F inance and Administration Manager
+ F inancial Controller
Variation by Industry:
The average salary varies according to the type
of industry. Accounting/Financial Services have
the highest average salary of $143,500, while the
Manufacturing, Trades and Services industry have
the lowest average salary of $61,500. The majority
of respondents are in the Health and Medical sector
who report an average salary of $114,000.
+21
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
FM Average Salary
85
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$106,500
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
44
51.8%
Additional Superannuation
3.5%
Laptop
22
25.9%
NIL
5.9%
2.4%
4.7%
Health Insurance
NIL
25
29.4%
Other
10.6%
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
14
16.5 %
$5,000
$6,300
$13,000
$8,971
+22
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
32
37.6%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$107,500
VIC
22
25.9%
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$140,000 $160,000
$107,500
QLD
9.4%
$40,000 $60,000
$80,000 $100,000
$160,000 $180,000
$107,000
ACT
15
17.6%
$60,000 $80,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$106,000
SA
3.5%
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$63,500
TAS
2.4%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$70,000
NT
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
WA
3.5%
$60,000 $80,000
$180,000 $200,000
$200,000 $220,000
$156,500
Cases
Percentage
FM Average Salary
4.7%
$95,000
Community Services
5.9%
$114,000
20
23.5%
$114,000
5.9%
$72,000
Accounting/Financial Services
3.5%
$143,500
3.5%
$61,500
10
11.8%
$79,500
3.5%
$103,500
1.2%
$110,000
8.2%
$135,500
4.7%
$95,000
Other
20
23.5%
$114,000
+23
Cases
Percentage
FM Average Salary
< 500
25
29.4%
$101,500
501 - 1,000
9.4%
$89,000
1,001 - 3,000
22
25.9%
$102,500
3,001 - 5,000
12
14.1%
$101,500
5,001 - 8,000
4.7%
$110,000
8,001 - 10,000
3.5%
$116,500
> 10,000
11
12.9%
$139,000
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
FM Average Salary
< $500,000
4.7%
$36,500
7.1%
$56,000
25
29.4%
$84,500
21
24.7%
$101,500
12
14.1%
$141,500
13
15.3%
$165,500
Unknown
4.7%
$120,000
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
FM Average Salary
Professional Association
33
38.8%
$102,500
Industry Association
27
31.8%
$101,500
25
29.4%
$117,000
+24
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
14
16.5%
1-3
28
32.9%
4-6
24
28.2%
7 - 10
11
12.9%
More than 10
9.4%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
10.6%
Technical College
12
14.1%
Tertiary - Bachelor
44
51.8%
5.9%
Tertiary - Masters
10
11.8%
Tertiary - Doctorate
NIL
Tertiary - Other
1.2%
Other
4.7%
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
NIL
26 - 35
8.2%
36 - 45
24
28.2%
46 - 55
38
44.7%
56 - 65
12
14.1%
Over 65
4.7%
+25
3.3 C
ontinuing Professional
Development Manager
Variation by Industry:
Most respondents (31.3%) are located in the
Health and Medical industry, which pays an
average salary of $89,500, a decrease from last
year by 20.8%. The highest paying industry is
Building, Construction and Architecture, with
an average salary of $130,000. The lowest
average salary is shared by three industries: the
Environmental, Science and Engineering industry,
the Manufacturing, Trades and Services industry
and the Sports and Recreation industry, who all
report an average salary of $70,000.
Definition:
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Manager is responsible for the development and
implementation of educational activity which
helps to maintain, develop or increase knowledge,
technical skills or professional performance
standards. It is a member-focused function.
This is the second year the Associations Salary
Survey has gathered data on this position.
Indicative job titles include:
+ T raining Manager
+26
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
32
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$97,000
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
11
34.4%
Additional Superannuation
3.1%
Laptop
13
40.6%
3.1%
6.3%
9.4%
3.1%
Health Insurance
NIL
14
43.8%
Other
15.6%
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
18.8%
$2,313
$4,875
$8,750
$7,125
+27
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
14
43.8%
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$93,000
VIC
21.9%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$106,500
QLD
15.6%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$81,000
ACT
12.5%
$60,000 $80,000
$100,000 $120,000
$140,000 $160,000
$120,000
SA
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
TAS
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NT
3.1%
$40,000 $60,000
$40,000 $60,000
$40,000 $60,000
$50,000
WA
3.1%
$120,000 $140,000
$120,000 $140,000
$120,000 $140,000
$130,000
Cases
Percentage
NIL
NIL
Community Services
NIL
NIL
10
31.3%
$89,500
3.1%
$70,000
Accounting/Financial Services
NIL
NIL
3.1%
$70,000
9.4%
$116,500
3.1%
$130,000
3.1%
$90,000
18.8%
$119,000
3.1%
$70,000
Other
25.0%
$90,000
+28
Cases
Percentage
< 500
15.6%
$90,000
501 - 1,000
15.6%
$52,000
1,001 - 3,000
25.0%
$115,000
3,001 - 5,000
21.9%
$90,000
5,001 - 8,000
9.4%
$130,000
8,001 - 10,000
3.1%
$150,000
> 10,000
9.4%
$103,500
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
< $500,000
6.3%
$47,500
9.4%
$48,500
11
34.4%
$79,000
25.0%
$117,500
9.4%
$110,000
12.5%
$160,000
Unknown
3.1%
$90,000
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
Professional Association
20
62.5%
$96,000
Industry Association
11
34.4%
$97,000
3.1%
$130,000
+29
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
12
37.5%
1-3
13
40.6%
4-6
9.4%
7 - 10
NIL
More than 10
12.5%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
15.6%
Technical College
9.4%
Tertiary - Bachelor
15
46.9%
9.4%
Tertiary - Masters
18.8%
Tertiary - Doctorate
NIL
Tertiary - Other
NIL
Other
3.1%
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
NIL
26 - 35
6.3%
36 - 45
14
43.8%
46 - 55
12
37.5%
56 - 65
12.5%
Over 65
NIL
+30
Definition:
A Human Resources (HR) Manager establishes
strategies and policies for staff and performance
management and implements plans to recruit,
develop and motivate employees within the
organisation. This is an in-house role focusing
on the needs of the secretariat.
Indicative job titles:
+H
uman Resources Coordinator
+ Industrial Relations Manager
Incentive:
Of the 21 reported cases of HR Manager salary
data, only two receive an incentive payment.
The average incentive paid is $2,500, which
is a 16.7% decrease from 2014.
Variations by State/Territory:
All states show an increase in their average salaries
between 2014 and 2015 with WA reporting the
highest average salary of $170,000. TAS was found
to have the lowest average salary of $90,000. The
majority of the respondents (33.3%) are from NSW
and have an average salary of $107,000, which is
a 4.9% increase from 2014.
+31
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
21
$100,000 $120,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$119,500
HR Manager Benefits
Type
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
28.6%
Additional Superannuation
4.8%
Laptop
11
52.4%
NIL
23.8%
4.8%
23.8%
Health Insurance
NIL
23.8%
Other
19.0%
HR Manager Incentive
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
9.5%
$2,250
$2,500
$2,750
$2,500
+32
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
33.3%
$100,000 $120,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$107,000
VIC
28.6%
$100,000 $120,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$120,000
QLD
14.3%
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$180,000 $200,000
$130,000
ACT
14.3%
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$140,000 $160,000
$130,000
SA
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
TAS
4.8%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$90,000
NT
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
WA
4.8%
$160,000 $180,000
$160,000 $180,000
$160,000 $180,000
$170,000
Cases
Percentage
4.8%
$110,000
Community Services
9.5%
$90,000
23.8%
$114,000
NIL
NIL
Accounting/Financial Services
4.8%
$150,000
4.8%
$110,000
NIL
NIL
4.8%
$130,000
NIL
NIL
9.5%
$150,000
NIL
NIL
Other
38.1%
$120,000
+33
Cases
Percentage
< 500
23.8%
$130,000
501 - 1,000
14.3%
$116,500
1,001 - 3,000
4.8%
$130,000
3,001 - 5,000
14.3%
$130,000
5,001 - 8,000
4.8%
$110,000
8,001 - 10,000
4.8%
$110,000
> 10,000
33.3%
$110,000
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
< $500,000
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
19.0%
$95,000
19.0%
$125,000
9.5%
$120,000
10
47.6%
$128,000
Unknown
4.8%
$110,000
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
Professional Association
23.8%
$126,000
Industry Association
42.9%
$121,000
33.3%
$113,000
+34
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
23.8%
1-3
42.9%
4-6
14.3%
7 - 10
9.5%
More than 10
9.5%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
9.5%
Technical College
9.5%
Tertiary - Bachelor
12
57.1%
4.8%
Tertiary - Masters
9.5%
Tertiary - Doctorate
NIL
Tertiary - Other
9.5%
Other
NIL
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
NIL
26 - 35
9.5%
36 - 45
42.9%
46 - 55
38.1%
56 - 65
9.5%
Over 65
NIL
HR Manager Qualifications
HR Manager Age
+35
Definition:
The Marketing Manager (MAM) is responsible for
planning and promoting the activities, products
and services of the organisation. The Marketing
Manager controls and implements activities
and budgets to promote the organisation with
members, other stakeholders and the community.
Indicative job titles:
+B
usiness and Communications Manager
+B
usiness Development Manager
+C
ommunications Manager
+ E vent Manager
+ F undraising Manager
+ P ublic Relations Manager
+R
elationship Development Manager
+ S ponsorship and Events Manager
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
74
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$95,500
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
26
35.1%
Additional Superannuation
2.7%
Laptop
32
43.2%
1.4%
4.1%
2.7%
4.1%
Health Insurance
NIL
24
32.4%
Other
12
16.2%
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
10.8%
$4,225
$6,250
$11,000
$8,981
+37
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
31
41.9%
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$98,500
VIC
20
27.0%
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$95,000
QLD
10
13.5%
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$93,500
ACT
10
13.5%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$94,000
SA
1.4%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$70,000
TAS
1.4%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$90,000
NT
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
WA
1.4%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$70,000
Cases
Percentage
5.4%
$75,000
Community Services
4.1%
$90,000
16
21.6%
$102,000
6.8%
$94,000
Accounting/Financial Services
2.7%
$180,000
5.4%
$122,500
10
13.5%
$82,000
1.4%
$130,000
2.7%
$100,000
12.2%
$99,000
5.4%
$75,000
Other
14
18.9%
$85,500
+38
Cases
Percentage
< 500
18
24.3%
$105,000
501 - 1,000
10
13.5%
$85,500
1,001 - 3,000
22
29.7%
$85,500
3,001 - 5,000
12.2%
$92,000
5,001 - 8,000
5.4%
$74,000
8,001 - 10,000
2.7%
$90,000
> 10,000
12.2%
$125,500
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
< $500,000
5.4%
$54,000
9.5%
$81,500
27
36.5%
$88,500
17
23.0%
$104,500
6.8%
$126,000
10
13.5%
$114,000
Unknown
5.4%
$85,000
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
Professional Association
31
41.9%
$97,000
Industry Association
28
37.8%
$93,000
15
20.3%
$96,500
+39
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
28
38.4%
1-3
30
41.1%
4-6
11.0%
7 - 10
4.1%
More than 10
5.5%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
5.5%
Technical College
9.6%
Tertiary - Bachelor
41
56.2%
8.2%
Tertiary - Masters
11
15.1%
Tertiary - Doctorate
1.4%
Tertiary - Other
1.4%
Other
2.7%
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
4.1%
26 - 35
23
31.5%
36 - 45
29
39.7%
46 - 55
13
17.8%
56 - 65
6.8%
Over 65
NIL
+40
Definition:
A Membership Manager (MEM) is responsible for
acquiring and retaining members and managing
the membership database of an organisation.
The Membership Manager may also be the first
point of contact for member enquiries.
Benefits:
Out of the 68 reported cases of Membership
Manager salary data, 50.0% of them report that
Membership Managers receive various benefits
in their salary package. The most common
benefit is a Laptop, which is received by 29.4%
of Membership Managers. Following this closely
is Professional Development Courses/Professional
Membership Fees which are received by 22.1%
of Membership Managers.
Incentive:
Of the 68 reported cases of Membership Manager
salary data, seven have identified as receiving an
incentive payment. The average incentive paid is
$4,929, which represents a decrease from $7,289
in 2014.
Variations by State/Territory:
The average salaries of Membership Managers
has generally decreased across all states/territories
compared to 2014 except for NSW which has
remained the same and QLD which recorded a
16.8% increase. The state with the largest decline
in its average salary between 2014 and 2015
was SA, which resulted in it reporting the lowest
average salary of $60,000. ACT reports the highest
average salary of $92,000, which has decreased
from $95,500 in 2014.
+41
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
68
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$79,000
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
34
50%
Additional Superannuation
4.4%
Laptop
20
29.4%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
Health Insurance
NIL
15
22.1%
Other
11.8%
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
10.3%
$1,750
$3,000
$3,750
$4,929
+42
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
28
41.8%
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$77,000
VIC
21
31.3%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000
QLD
7.5%
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$100,000 $120,000
$73,000
ACT
10
14.9%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$120,000 $140,000
$92,000
SA
3.0%
$40,000 $60,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000
TAS
1.5%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$90,000
NT
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
WA
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
Cases
Percentage
1.5%
$50,000
Community Services
2.9%
$60,000
16
23.5%
$83,500
7.4%
$82,000
Accounting/Financial Services
2.9%
$120,000
2.9%
$80,000
5.9%
$70,000
4.4%
$103,500
NIL
NIL
12
17.6%
$72,500
2.9%
$60,000
Other
19
27.9%
$77,500
+43
Cases
Percentage
< 500
14
20.6%
$83,000
501 - 1,000
11
16.2%
$65,000
1,001 - 3,000
20
29.4%
$72,000
3,001 - 5,000
13.2%
$76,500
5,001 - 8,000
4.4%
$83,500
8,001 - 10,000
2.9%
$120,000
> 10,000
13.2%
$96,500
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
< $500,000
5.9%
$52,500
8.8%
$49,000
29
42.6%
$71,500
14
20.6%
$84,500
5.9%
$110,000
11.8%
$112,500
Unknown
4.4%
$90,000
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
Professional Association
35
51.5%
$76,000
Industry Association
22
32.4%
$80,500
11
16.2%
$84,500
+44
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
14
20.6%
1-3
32
47.1%
4-6
11
16.2%
7 - 10
7.4%
More than 10
8.8%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
17
25.0%
Technical College
17
25.0%
Tertiary - Bachelor
24
35.3%
4.4%
Tertiary - Masters
4.4%
Tertiary - Doctorate
2.9%
Tertiary - Other
1.5%
Other
1.5%
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
2.9%
26 - 35
12
17.6%
36 - 45
28
41.2%
46 - 55
17
25.0%
56 - 65
11.8%
Over 65
1.5%
+45
Definition:
An Administration/Office Manager (AOM) controls
the administrative activities of the organisation
on a day to day basis.
+46
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
84
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$72,500
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
45
53.6%
Additional Superannuation
4.8%
Laptop
18
21.4%
3.6%
1.2%
6.0%
NIL
Health Insurance
1.2%
25
29.8%
Other
10
11.9%
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
13
15.5%
$1,500
$2,000
$5,000
$3,946
+47
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
31
36.9%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$77,000
VIC
25
29.8%
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$66,000
QLD
7.1%
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$72,500
ACT
13
15.5%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$79,000
SA
4.8%
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$65,000
TAS
3.6%
Less than
$40,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$48,500
NT
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
WA
2.4%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$100,000 $120,000
$90,000
Cases
Percentage
3.6%
$90,000
Community Services
4.8%
$70,000
23
27.4%
$78,500
7.1%
$61,500
Accounting/Financial Services
1.2%
$110,000
3.6%
$56,500
12
14.3%
$78,500
4.8%
$65,000
NIL
NIL
10.7%
$71,500
3.6%
$70,000
Other
16
19.0%
$62,000
+48
Cases
Percentage
< 500
39
46.4%
$71,000
501 - 1,000
13
15.5%
$70,000
1,001 - 3,000
16
19.0%
$72,000
3,001 - 5,000
10
11.9%
$78,000
5,001 - 8,000
2.4%
$70,000
8,001 - 10,000
NIL
NIL
> 10,000
4.8%
$80,000
Cases
Percentage
< $500,000
16
19.0%
$59,000
17
20.2%
$60,500
29
34.5%
$77,000
10
11.9%
$78,000
7.1%
$96,500
3.6%
$103,500
Unknown
3.6%
$70,000
Cases
Percentage
Professional Association
34
40.5%
$68,000
Industry Association
26
31.0%
$73,000
24
28.6%
$78,000
+49
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
15
17.9%
1-3
32
38.1%
4-6
24
28.6%
7 - 10
6.0%
More than 10
9.5%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
22
26.2%
Technical College
37
44.0%
Tertiary - Bachelor
21
25.0%
2.4%
Tertiary - Masters
1.2%
Tertiary - Doctorate
NIL
Tertiary - Other
1.2%
Other
NIL
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
3.6%
26 - 35
14
16.7%
36 - 45
25
29.8%
46 - 55
25
29.8%
56 - 65
16
19.0%
Over 65
1.2%
+50
Incentive:
Of the 51 reported cases of Operations Manager
salary data, 11 identify as receiving an incentive
payment. The average incentive paid is $7,136,
which is a decrease of 18.0% from 2014.
Variations by State/Territory:
There are variations in the average salaries of
Operations Managers across the states/territories.
Most states/territories experienced an increase in
their average salaries compared to 2014. This year
WA has an average salary of $176,500 and is the
highest payer. SA has an average salary of $70,000
which makes it the lowest paying state, falling
26.3% from $95,000 in 2014.
Demographics:
For the Operations Manager the most commonly
reported tenure at 35.3% is 1 to 3 years. Similar
to the 2014 survey, 74.6% of the incumbents of the
Operations Manager role have tertiary qualifications
and the majority (60.9%) are aged 46 years old
and over.
+51
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
OM Average Salary
51
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$160,000 $180,000
$132,500
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
18
35.3%
Additional Superannuation
7.8%
Laptop
22
43.1%
2.0%
13.7%
3.9%
13.7%
Health Insurance
3.9%
14
27.5%
Other
13
25.5%
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
11
21.7%
$5,000
$7,500
$10,000
$7,136
+52
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
21
41.2%
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$140,000 $160,000
$128,000
VIC
11
21.6%
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$180,000 $200,000
$149,000
QLD
11.8%
$120,000 $140,000
$120,000 $140,000
$160,000 $180,000
$133,500
ACT
13.7%
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$140,000 $160,000
$124,500
SA
3.9%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$70,000
TAS
2.0%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$90,000
NT
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
WA
5.9%
$80,000 $100,000
$200,000 $220,000
$220,000 $240,000
$176,500
Cases
Percentage
OM Average Salary
5.9%
$123,500
Community Services
7.8%
$120,000
11
21.6%
$119,000
5.9%
$110,000
Accounting/Financial Services
NIL
NIL
2.0%
$25,000
11.8%
$140,000
NIL
NIL
2.0%
$170,000
9.8%
$138,000
3.9%
$110,000
Other
15
29.4%
$154,500
+53
Cases
Percentage
OM Average Salary
< 500
16
31.4%
$113,500
501 - 1,000
7.8%
$105,000
1,001 - 3,000
15
29.4%
$131,500
3,001 - 5,000
9.8%
$154,000
5,001 - 8,000
5.9%
$116,500
8,001 - 10,000
2.0%
$130,000
> 10,000
13.7%
$185,500
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
OM Average Salary
< $500,000
5.9%
$81,500
7.8%
$75,000
21
41.2%
$115,500
9.8%
$134,000
9.8%
$142,000
11
21.6%
$192,500
Unknown
3.9%
$140,000
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
OM Average Salary
Professional Association
15
29.4%
$124,500
Industry Association
19
37.3%
$135,500
17
33.3%
$136,000
+54
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
10
19.6%
1-3
18
35.3%
4-6
16
31.4%
7 - 10
3.9%
More than 10
9.8%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
7.8%
Technical College
13.7%
Tertiary - Bachelor
25
49.0%
2.0%
Tertiary - Masters
11
21.6%
Tertiary - Doctorate
NIL
Tertiary - Other
2.0%
Other
3.9%
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
3.9%
26 - 35
9.8%
36 - 45
13
25.5%
46 - 55
16
31.4%
56 - 65
14
27.5%
Over 65
2.0%
+55
Variations by State/Territory:
The range of average salaries for Executive
Assistants across the states/territories for 2015
is exceptionally broad. The ACT pays the highest
average salary of $81,500, which is an increase
from 2014 by 19.9%. The average salaries for NSW
and QLD have also increased compared to 2014.
The lowest paying state is SA, paying $48,500,
which is a decrease of 26.5% from 2014. VIC
featured as the highest paying state in 2014,
but decreased by 1.4% to $71,500 in 2015.
Demographics:
The most commonly reported tenure for the
Executive Assistant role is 1-3 years as reported by
40.3% of the respondents. 27.4% of respondents
reported that the Executive Assistant had tertiary
qualifications and that 59.6% are aged between
36-55 years.
+56
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
EA Average Salary
63
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$72,500
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
35
55.6%
Additional Superannuation
4.8%
Laptop
15
23.8%
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
Health Insurance
NIL
12
19.0%
Other
12
19.0%
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
9.5
$1,150
$2,300
$3,750
$3,350
+57
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
20
31.7%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$77,000
VIC
21
33.3%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$71,500
QLD
11.1%
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$67,000
ACT
11.1%
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$81,500
SA
4.8%
Less than
$40,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$48,500
TAS
3.2%
$40,000 $60,000
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000
NT
1.6%
$40,000 $60,000
$40,000 $60,000
$40,000 $60,000
$50,000
WA
3.2%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000
Cases
Percentage
EA Average Salary
3.2%
$80,000
Community Services
11.1%
$67,000
16
25.4%
$74,000
3.2%
$70,000
Accounting/Financial Services
3.2%
$100,000
3.2%
$67,500
14.3%
$67,000
3.2%
$70,000
NIL
NIL
7.9%
$78,000
1.6%
$70,000
Other
15
23.8%
$71,500
+58
Cases
Percentage
EA Average Salary
< 500
21
33.3%
$70,000
501 - 1,000
9.5%
$73,500
1,001 - 3,000
12
19.0%
$70,000
3,001 - 5,000
14.3%
$63,000
5,001 - 8,000
4.8%
$83,500
8,001 - 10,000
4.8%
$76,500
> 10,000
14.3%
$85,500
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
EA Average Salary
< $500,000
4.8%
$41,500
7.9%
$58,000
16
25.4%
$69,000
15
23.8%
$73,500
14.3%
$79,000
12
19.0%
$83,500
Unknown
4.8%
$76,500
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
EA Average Salary
Professional Association
25
39.7%
$73,000
Industry Association
20
31.7%
$74,000
18
28.6%
$70,000
+59
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
17
27.4%
1-3
25
40.3%
4-6
12.9%
7 - 10
14.5%
More than 10
4.8%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
21
33.9%
Technical College
23
37.1%
Tertiary - Bachelor
13
21.0%
1.6%
Tertiary - Masters
1.6%
Tertiary - Doctorate
NIL
Tertiary - Other
3.2%
Other
1.6%
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
6.5%
26 - 35
13
21.0%
36 - 45
19
30.6%
46 - 55
18
29.0%
56 - 65
9.7%
Over 65
3.2%
+60
Definition:
A Senior Manager is an executive who does not
fit into any of the previous roles and reports to
the CEO. They are someone who has a high degree
of accountability for his/her particular area of
business responsibility.
Indicative job titles:
+D
ivisional Manager
+ S tate Manager
+D
eputy CEO
+ P rogramme Manager
+61
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
SM Average Salary
65
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$115,000
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
13
20.0%
Additional Superannuation
4.6%
Laptop
36
55.4%
3.1%
10
15.4%
9.2%
10.8%
Health Insurance
3.1%
25
38.5%
Other
17
26.2%
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
15
23.1%
$3,500
$5,000
$9,000
$6,920
+62
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
23
35.4%
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$112,500
VIC
20
30.8%
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$160,000 $180,000
$122,000
QLD
4.6%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$96,500
ACT
13
20.0%
$100,000 $120,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$124,000
SA
6.2%
$40,000 $60,000
$60,000 $80,000
$100,000 $120,000
$75,000
TAS
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NT
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
WA
3.1%
$100,000 $120,000
$100,000 $120,000
$140,000 $160,000
$130,000
Cases
Percentage
SM Average Salary
3.1%
$140,000
Community Services
9.2%
$103,500
14
21.5%
$115,500
6.2%
$135,000
Accounting/Financial Services
1.5%
$170,000
4.6%
$110,000
10.8%
$130,000
3.1%
$100,000
NIL
NIL
13.8%
$105,500
1.5%
$110,000
Other
16
24.6%
$110,000
+63
Cases
Percentage
SM Average Salary
< 500
27
41.5%
$116,000
501 - 1,000
12.3%
$110,000
1,001 - 3,000
11
16.9%
$92,000
3,001 - 5,000
12.3%
$117,500
5,001 - 8,000
4.6%
$136,500
8,001 - 10,000
3.1%
$120,000
> 10,000
9.2%
$146,500
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
SM Average Salary
< $500,000
1.5%
$110,000
11
16.9%
$82,500
21
32.3%
$107,000
13
20.0%
$119,000
13.8%
$145,500
12.3%
$147,500
Unknown
3.1%
$90,000
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
SM Average Salary
Professional Association
26
40.0%
$110,000
Industry Association
15
23.1%
$127,500
24
36.9%
$113,500
+64
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
12
18.5%
1-3
28
43.1%
4-6
15
23.1%
7 - 10
6.2%
More than 10
9.2%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
7.7%
Technical College
10
15.4%
Tertiary - Bachelor
30
46.2%
7.7%
Tertiary - Masters
13
20.0%
Tertiary - Doctorate
1.5%
Tertiary - Other
1.5%
Other
NIL
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
NIL
26 - 35
9.2%
36 - 45
24
36.9%
46 - 55
19
29.2%
56 - 65
16
24.6%
Over 65
NIL
+65
Definition:
The Policy Manager researches and analyses
the political/economic environment and identifies
issues which potentially affect members and the
organisation. The Policy Manager writes submissions
to various bodies promoting the organisations
position on significant or contentious issues.
Indicative job titles include:
+ P olicy Analyst
+ P olicy Officer
+R
esearch Manager/Officer
+ P olicy Development Manager/Executive
+G
overnment Liaison Officer
+66
Cases
LQ
Median
UQ
PM Average Salary
41
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$118,000
Cases
Percentage
No benefits
13
31.7%
Additional Superannuation
7.3%
Laptop
21
51.2%
4.9%
4.9%
9.8%
4.9%
Health Insurance
NIL
16
39.0%
Other
14.6%
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
14.6%
$5,000
$6,500
$9,500
$8,167
+67
State/ Territory
Cases
Percentage
LQ
Median
UQ
NSW
19.5%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$120,000 $140,000
$110,000
VIC
13
31.7%
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$116,000
QLD
14.6%
$80,000 $100,000
$80,000 $100,000
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000
ACT
13
31.7%
$100,000 $120,000
$120,000 $140,000
$140,000 $160,000
$127,000
SA
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
TAS
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NT
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
WA
2.4%
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$60,000 $80,000
$70,000
Cases
Percentage
PM Average Salary
4.9%
$90,000
Community Services
7.3%
$83,500
13
31.7%
$110,000
4.9%
$110,000
Accounting/Financial Services
NIL
NIL
4.9%
$180,000
12.2%
$106,000
2.4%
$90,000
2.4%
$90,000
7.3%
$183,500
4.9%
$90,000
Other
17.1%
$135,500
+68
Cases
Percentage
PM Average Salary
< 500
15
36.6%
$134,000
501 - 1,000
12.2%
$114,000
1,001 - 3,000
9.8%
$100,000
3,001 - 5,000
9.8%
$85,000
5,001 - 8,000
9.8%
$115,000
8,001 - 10,000
4.9%
$100,000
> 10,000
17.1%
$121,500
Annual Expenditure
Cases
Percentage
PM Average Salary
< $500,000
NIL
NIL
9.8%
$100,000
15
36.6%
$102,000
11
26.8%
$128,000
9.8%
$140,000
12.2%
$146,000
Unknown
4.9%
$100,000
Organisation Type
Cases
Percentage
PM Average Salary
Professional Association
16
39.0%
$107,500
Industry Association
15
36.6%
$132,500
10
24.4%
$112,000
+69
Cases
Percentage
Less than 1
16
39.0%
1-3
15
36.6%
4-6
14.6%
7 - 10
7.3%
More than 10
2.4%
Qualifications
Cases
Percentage
Secondary
2.4%
Technical College
4.9%
Tertiary - Bachelor
22
53.7%
12.2%
Tertiary - Masters
19.5%
Tertiary - Doctorate
4.9%
Tertiary - Other
NIL
Other
2.4%
Age
Cases
Percentage
18 - 25
NIL
26 - 35
19.5%
36 - 45
15
36.6%
46 - 55
13
31.7%
56 - 65
9.8%
Over 65
2.4%
+70
Part 4
Next Steps
+71
+72
HR Connect
Although similar to employing your own fully
experienced HR Manager, the HR Connect service
focuses on making sure new HR systems work by
implementing an on-site/off-site support program,
focusing on knowledge transfer and providing
sensible and practical HR and IR advice. Internal
operations of Associations are improved by:
+ Fully tailored, comprehensive HR and IR
systems and processes
+ On-site support: We work on-site and become
part of your management team
+ HR Hotline: Advice from an expert in HR,
IR and employment law
+ Online support: Log in to access a treasure
trove of employment resources
+ Full training: We teach you how to use your
new HR systems with the rollout of a full
training program for your staff
+ One-on-one manager coaching: Designed to
assist managers in how to implement the tools
and techniques learnt in the training program
Consulting +
We combine our specialist skills in building better
Associations, focusing on improving operational
performance by offering the following services:
+ Organisational review - including HR audit,
Culture and job satisfaction survey, HR systems
implementation
+ Remuneration benchmarking review
+ Team development strategies using DiSC
behavioural profiling
+ Senior recruitment projects
+ Work, Health and Safety (WH&S) system
implementation to comply with new WH&S laws
Please visit www.myadvantage.com.au for
more information or contact Mark Werman,
Managing Director on (02) 8448 3200 or email
mwerman@myadvantage.com.au to discuss how
Wentworth Advantage can help your Association
get the most from your staff.
+73
+74
4.4 Acknowledgements
Wentworth Advantage and Associations Forum
would like to thank all the organisations and
individuals who invested their valuable time to
complete the Associations Salary Survey 2015.
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