Hiring across APAC is becoming more complex. Rising salary expectations, persistent talent shortages, AI-driven transformation and growing pressure to scale efficiently are pushing more companies to rethink where and how they build teams.
Our latest report, Top Offshore Talent Hubs in APAC 2026, breaks down the eight most important offshore markets across the region, helping employers understand where to build high-performing teams based on cost, talent quality, scalability and business environment.
What’s inside the report?
Offshore market analysis across Malaysia, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Salary benchmarks across 11 business functions including engineering, finance, HR, marketing, operations and AI
Talent market strengths and weaknesses by country
In-demand roles and skill sets across each offshore destination
Cross-country salary comparison tables for mid-level talent
Offshore hiring frameworks to help companies decide, build and scale teams effectively
Guidance on choosing the right offshore location based on cost, language, scalability and capability needs
The report also explores how offshore hiring is evolving beyond traditional cost arbitrage into a long-term capability strategy for engineering, AI, finance, compliance and digital operations.
Whether you’re building a regional shared services hub, scaling engineering teams, expanding customer operations or exploring AI and analytics capability in APAC, this report provides practical benchmarks and market intelligence to support smarter hiring decisions.
Australia remains a resilient but highly selective hiring market, supported by low unemployment of around 3.8% to 4.0% and sustained demand for skilled talent.
In 2026, hiring is no longer volume-driven but capability-driven. Employers are prioritising strategic roles tied to productivity, digital transformation, and revenue impact, while maintaining disciplined headcount growth.
Despite strong application volumes, the core challenge remains access to genuinely skilled professionals rather than candidate supply.
What’s inside the report?
Australia’s hiring outlook for 2026 Understand how low unemployment, elevated job vacancies, and a shift to skills-first hiring are reshaping workforce strategies.
Salary benchmarks across key functions Get transparent salary data across technology, engineering, finance, banking, sales, marketing, and operations roles.
Most in-demand roles and skill sets From AI engineering, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity to data platforms, product management, and advanced risk functions.
Technology and AI-driven transformation Explore how enterprise AI adoption, cloud expansion, and cybersecurity investment are driving structural demand for high-value talent.
Infrastructure, energy and industrial growth Understand how data centre investments, renewable energy projects, and advanced manufacturing are reshaping engineering hiring demand.
Talent market dynamics and candidate expectations Learn how professionals are prioritising flexibility, career progression, and meaningful work over salary alone, with role-switch increments moderating to 10% to 15%.
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If you are hiring in Australia, this guide provides the clarity needed to compete in a market where talent quality matters more than volume. With strong demand for specialised skills and increasing reliance on contract and project-based hiring, workforce planning is becoming more strategic and capability-focused. This report helps you:
benchmark salaries across high-demand functions
identify scarce and premium skill sets
adapt hiring strategies to selective and hybrid workforce models
compete effectively for top-tier talent in a skills-constrained market
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Hong Kong remains a resilient but cautious hiring market, with stable fundamentals supported by its role as a global financial hub and gateway to Mainland China.
In 2026, hiring is active but highly selective. Employers are prioritising productivity, cost control, and specialist capabilities, while maintaining flat or modest headcount growth. Talent demand continues in financial services, technology, and digital functions, but salary growth remains measured compared to other Southeast Asian markets.
What’s inside the report?
Hong Kong’s hiring outlook for 2026 Understand how global uncertainty, Greater Bay Area dynamics, and infrastructure investments are shaping hiring strategies and workforce demand.
Salary benchmarks across key functions Get transparent salary data across banking, finance, technology, legal, supply chain, and commercial roles.
Most in-demand roles and skill sets From AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics to risk, compliance, private banking, and ESG-focused roles.
Financial services and regional dynamics Explore how IPO activity, private wealth flows, and Mainland China integration continue to influence hiring demand.
Digital transformation and contracting trends Learn how AI adoption, fintech growth, and project-based hiring are reshaping workforce models across industries.
Talent market competitiveness Understand why multilingual professionals and candidates with regional experience command strong premiums in a highly competitive market.
Why download this report?
If you are hiring in Hong Kong, this guide provides the clarity needed to navigate a market defined by selective hiring and stable salary growth. While opportunities remain strong in finance and technology, competition for specialised talent continues to intensify. This report helps you:
benchmark salaries in a stable but competitive market
identify scarce skill sets driving hiring demand
adapt hiring strategies to selective and contract-driven models
compete effectively for high-quality, regionally experienced talent
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Malaysia is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing hiring markets, supported by strong GDP growth, record-low unemployment, and accelerating foreign investment.
In 2026, employers face a different challenge. Talent demand is rising sharply across technology, engineering, finance, and shared services, while supply continues to lag. This creates a highly candidate-driven market where securing skilled talent requires both competitive compensation and clear career positioning.
What’s inside the report?
Malaysia’s hiring outlook for 2026 Understand how strong economic fundamentals, FDI inflows, and the China Plus One strategy are reshaping hiring demand and workforce planning.
Salary benchmarks across key functions Get transparent salary data across technology, finance, banking, crypto, sales, marketing, HR, legal, and supply chain roles.
Most in-demand roles and skill sets From AI, data engineering and cybersecurity to semiconductor, shared services and finance transformation roles.
Technology and industrial growth trends Explore how semiconductor investments, data centre expansion, and digital transformation are driving sustained demand for high-value talent.
Talent shortage and candidate behaviour Understand why Malaysia remains a candidate-driven market, with job movers expecting 25% to 40% salary increments and increasing regional mobility.
Why download this report?
If you are hiring in Malaysia, this guide gives you the clarity to compete in a market where demand for skilled talent is accelerating faster than supply. With strong FDI momentum and structural shifts across technology and manufacturing, hiring is becoming more competitive and more strategic. This report helps you:
benchmark salaries accurately across key functions
compete effectively for scarce and high-demand talent
plan hiring strategies in a candidate-driven market
make better workforce decisions in a high-growth environment
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Singapore remains one of Asia’s most advanced hiring markets, but the dynamics in 2026 have shifted.
Hiring is more selective, salary growth has stabilised, and the real challenge is no longer just attracting talent. It is securing the right capabilities in a market shaped by AI adoption, regulatory pressure, and regional expansion.
Employers are balancing cost discipline with the need to hire highly specialised talent across finance, technology, and governance functions.
What’s inside the report?
Singapore’s hiring outlook for 2026 Understand how selective hiring, longer time to hire, and the rise of contract and fractional talent are reshaping workforce strategies.
Salary benchmarks across key functions Get transparent salary data across banking, finance, technology, crypto, sales, marketing, legal, HR, and supply chain roles.
Most in-demand roles and skill sets From AI, data and cybersecurity to compliance, risk, ESG and private markets — see where demand continues to outpace supply.
Workforce transformation trends Explore how AI adoption, digitalisation, and operating model shifts are redefining roles, skills, and hiring priorities.
Regional and cross-border hiring dynamics Understand how Singapore’s position as a regional hub, including expansion from multinational and Chinese firms, is intensifying competition for talent.
Why download this report?
If you’re hiring in Singapore, this guide gives you the clarity to navigate a more disciplined but still competitive market. With capability gaps widening and hiring becoming more targeted, there is less room for error. This report helps you:
budget accurately with real salary benchmarks
prioritise the right roles and skills
compete effectively in a tighter talent market
make more strategic hiring decisions in 2026
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Hiring has gone global. The best teams are no longer built in a single city or country — they’re distributed across regions that offer the right mix of skills, cost-efficiency, and availability.
Our APAC Salary Comparison Report 2025 gives you a clear, data-backed view of salaries across Australia, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. Use it to benchmark compensation, unlock cost advantages, and plan your hiring strategy with confidence.
Why download this report
Benchmark with confidence Get accurate salary ranges for tech, data, finance, sales, and marketing roles across six key APAC markets.
Find hidden opportunities Identify where specialized talent is available and affordable — from data scientists in India to developers in Vietnam.
Design a future-ready hiring strategy Align your workforce plan to market trends, remote work adoption, and talent availability across the region.
What’s inside
Role-by-role salary benchmarks across technology, data and analytics, product, finance, sales, and marketing
Country-specific insights on talent supply, upskilling trends, and labour market competitiveness.
Strategic takeaways to help you decide where to hire, what to pay, and how to stay competitive
Who should download
Business leaders planning to expand into new markets
HR and talent acquisition teams designing regional compensation packages
Recruiters needing up-to-date salary data to close candidates faster
Get the report
Equip your team with actionable salary data and insights to hire strategically in 2025.
Download the APAC Salary Comparison Report today and turn global talent into your competitive advantage.
With cost pressures rising and digital talent in short supply, more Hong Kong companies are turning to borderless hiring as a strategic solution. But how do you balance quality, cost, speed, and compliance across international markets?
This guide delivers practical strategies and real-world insights for business leaders, HR teams, and hiring managers looking to expand beyond borders in 2025 and beyond.
What’s inside the guide?
Hong Kong’s evolving hiring landscape Understand the talent crunch, wage inflation, and remote work shifts reshaping how companies recruit and retain talent in 2025.
Why borderless hiring is on the rise Learn what’s driving Hong Kong firms to hire remotely across Southeast and South Asia—from lowering payroll costs to unlocking 24/7 operations.
Market-by-market comparisons Evaluate top offshore talent hubs including the Philippines, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka with side-by-side comparisons of compensation, skills availability, and business fit.
Salary benchmarks across roles Transparent, up-to-date salary data for key tech, product, marketing, and operations roles—both in Hong Kong and in emerging offshore markets.
Offshoring vs outsourcing vs global employment Know the difference between each hiring model, and how to choose the right one for your team structure, compliance needs, and growth stage.
Hiring strategies that work From employer branding to remote onboarding and local compliance, explore how leading firms are winning the cross-border hiring game.
Why download this guide?
Whether you’re scaling your tech team or building a lean regional hub, this guide equips you with the insights and data to do it right. If you’re based in Hong Kong and want to:
reduce hiring costs without sacrificing talent quality
expand your hiring pool beyond the city’s borders
navigate local laws, payroll, and benefits across SEA and South Asia
future-proof your team with flexible, remote-ready structures
then this guide is for you.
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Singapore remains one of Asia’s most competitive hiring markets, with high salaries, low unemployment, and fierce competition across tech, finance, and digital roles. Yet, the landscape is shifting. In 2025, employers face a dual challenge: attracting top-tier talent while managing rising labour costs and persistent skills gaps. Whether you’re hiring locally or building remote teams across Southeast Asia, this salary report offers the insights you need to stay ahead.
What’s inside the report?
Singapore’s economic and labour market outlook Understand how GDP, inflation, and demographic trends are reshaping hiring strategies and workforce planning.
Tech, finance, marketing and sales salary benchmarks Get transparent, role-by-role salary data for Singapore and comparative benchmarks across Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and Thailand.
Most in-demand skills in 2025 From AI, data science, and cybersecurity to ESG finance and digital marketing—discover which skills are hardest to hire for and where to find them.
Remote and offshore hiring trends Explore how companies are expanding into cost-effective markets across Southeast Asia to combat Singapore’s talent shortages.
Talent shortage deep dive Learn why 83% of Singaporean employers report hiring difficulties—and what top-performing companies are doing about it.
Real salary data across Asia Compare compensation for over 200+ job titles including software engineers, product managers, data analysts, finance directors, and growth marketers.
Why download this report?
If you’re building teams in Singapore—or hiring remotely from Malaysia, Vietnam, or India—this guide arms you with the market intelligence to make competitive, data-driven decisions. With tech talent demand rising and 88% of IT employers reporting hiring difficulties in Singapore, there’s no room for guesswork. Whether you’re an HR leader, hiring manager, or business executive, this report gives you the clarity to:
budget smarter with real salary ranges
hire faster with insights into cross-border talent pools
compete better with strategic benchmarks from Southeast Asia’s most active tech economies
Get instant access to the 2025 Singapore Salary Benchmarking Guide.
With competitive infrastructure, strong digital talent, and rising wage pressures, Malaysia is becoming both a source and a hub for cross-border hiring. Whether you’re an MNC offshoring into Malaysia or a local company hiring beyond borders, this report is your guide to navigating the next phase of remote-first recruitment.
Built for business leaders, HR teams, and talent strategists, this guide offers data-backed insights to help you hire smarter in 2025 and beyond.
What’s inside the guide?
Malaysia’s hiring and salary outlook for 2025 Understand labour cost pressures, wage inflation, and workforce trends impacting hiring and retention in Malaysia.
Why borderless hiring makes sense Learn what’s driving both Malaysian and global companies to hire across Southeast and South Asia, from payroll savings to global expansion.
Top offshore talent hubs Get practical comparisons of key hiring markets including Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka—plus how they stack up against Malaysia.
Salary benchmarks by market Access side-by-side compensation data across tech, marketing, product, and operations roles in Malaysia and neighbouring talent pools.
Hiring models explained Explore the pros and cons of outsourcing, offshoring, EORs, and local employment—so you can choose what fits your budget, timeline, and team structure.
Strategies that work From compliance and onboarding to employee retention and local benefits—see how leading teams are building cross-border operations at scale.
Why download this guide?
If you’re hiring in Malaysia or building a distributed team across the region, this guide helps you:
benchmark salaries across SEA talent markets
understand how Malaysia compares for cost, talent, and infrastructure
choose the right hiring model and avoid compliance risks
hire faster and smarter with insights from regional employers
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Australia is on the brink of a tech workforce transformation. With over 1 million tech professionals and a forecast to hit 1.3 million by 2030, the country is reshaping what the digital economy looks like—locally and across the region.
But in a market this fast-moving, staying competitive requires more than guesswork.
This report delivers the data-driven insights every hiring leader, HR professional, and tech executive needs to make informed decisions in 2025 and beyond.
What’s Inside the Report?
Tech Hiring Trends 2025: Explore which roles are booming across software, AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and data—and why.
State of the Market: Learn how Australia’s tech workforce compares globally and where talent shortages are most acute.
Remote & Offshore Dynamics: Get real-world insights into hybrid work trends and the rise of borderless teams across Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Salary Benchmarks by Role & Country: Transparent compensation data for Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka & the Philippines.
Emerging Roles for 2030: Discover the future of hiring—from prompt engineers and DevSecOps specialists to quantum and climate tech professionals.
Actionable Recommendations: From reskilling and fast-track hiring to remote collaboration and employer branding—see what top firms are doing right.
Why Download This Report?
Whether you’re scaling an engineering team in Sydney, building a data hub in Vietnam, or offshoring cloud roles to Malaysia—this guide arms you with the compensation benchmarks and hiring strategies to make the right move.
With 226,000 tech roles forecasted to go unfilled by 2030 in Australia alone, there’s never been a more critical time to understand the evolving tech talent landscape.
Don’t fall behind in one of the world’s most competitive hiring markets. Get the insights that matter. Make decisions that last.
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