Advertised salaries up 3.8%, but SMEs can’t find workers

By Yajush Gupta · 22 January 2026 · News

Advertised salaries up 3.8%, but SMEs can’t find workers

Salaries Rise, But Hiring Remains a Challenge

Despite a 3.8% increase in advertised salaries, small businesses are struggling to find workers. Is the wage gap to blame for the hiring crisis?

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Summary

Advertised salaries grew year-over-year in December but applications per vacancy fell. Dr Blair Chapman warns that wage gains fail to match accelerating inflation

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