Associations Salary & Insights Guide FY 25/26
Hire Smarter. Keep Great People. Plan with Confidence.
Salaries and expectations for professionals working in the peak bodies, associations and membership sector have evolved.
This free, sector-specific guide gives you clear, current benchmarks and practical insights to help you hire with confidence, stay competitive, and retain the right people.
Download your copy instantly to benchmark roles, refine your strategy, and stay competitive.
What’s Inside
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Salary Tables for
Key Roles -
What Professionals
Value Most -
Salary vs. Purpose
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Insights from the
Field
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Why This Guide Matters
In this sector, you’re not just filling roles — you’re hiring people who believe in your purpose.
Working for a mission still matters — but so do things like flexible hours, salary alignment and room to grow. These aren't perks, they’re part of the picture professionals consider before joining or staying
This guide helps you
Understand what’s driving movement in the sector
Benchmark your salaries with confidence
Avoid slow hiring decisions and silent resignations
Created by a Sector Specialist
With over 20 years’ experience in recruitment and 10+ years specialising in the association and membership space, Louise and the team bring deep sector expertise and a practical, proven approach to hiring.
Over 500 people placed in the sector
Real data and insights drawn from ongoing conversations with association professionals
8,500+ vetted candidates with proven experience
75% of placements made through direct outreach and referral — not job boards
This isn’t theory. It’s sector reality — written for leaders like you.
What You’ll Find Inside
Up-to-date salary benchmarks across Policy, Membership, Events, Education, Marketing & more
Insights from 1,000+ professionals in the sector
What candidates actually want (spoiler: it’s not just salary)
Practical steps to improve your hiring results and keep your best people
