2025 Supply Chain Salary Snapshot: What Candidates Need to Know
The Australian supply chain job market has shifted.
As companies become more selective and roles attract more applicants, understanding where your skills and salary expectations stand has never been more important.
Our 2025 Salary Survey, based on insights from supply chain professionals across Melbourne, reveals what’s really happening in the market—across salary bands, hiring trends, and candidate challenges.
The Market Is More Competitive Than Ever
Candidates are now navigating a tighter market, with more applicants per role and longer hiring processes. While opportunities remain strong in the supply chain sector, employers are prioritising niche skills, technical strength, and industry-specific experience more than ever.
If you're actively applying or planning your next move, being clear, competitive, and strategic is essential.
Where Do You Stand? Salary Expectations in 2025
Over the past year, salary expectations have softened. Candidates are increasingly flexible when it comes to compensation—especially if a role offers proximity to home, career progression, or strong values alignment.
To benchmark where your expectations fit, here’s a breakdown of current salary trends across the sector:
What This Means for You as a Candidate
If you're job searching or negotiating your next move, here are a few important considerations:
Be strategic about salary expectations. Understand where you fall in the current range, and be open to flexibility if the opportunity offers other key benefits.
Differentiate yourself. Highlight certifications, project experience, digital fluency (e.g. SAP, forecasting tools), and soft skills that stand out in a competitive market.
Be patient—but proactive. Longer hiring cycles mean staying engaged, following up professionally, and maintaining momentum while waiting for responses.
Final Thought: Be Informed, Be Ready
While the hiring landscape has become more competitive, informed candidates are still in a strong position—especially those who understand market dynamics and can clearly articulate their value.
If you're preparing for your next role, take the time to benchmark your expectations against real data and tailor your approach for today’s job market.
Request the full 2025 Supply Chain Salary Survey and Market Report