Pay compression ratio in private sector in Australia
Australia: Pay compression ratio in private sector was 12.0% in 2015. ▼ Falling
Pay compression ratio in private sector in Australia, 2002–2015
Source: World Bank. Measured in ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pay compression ratio in private sector in Australia is 12.0%, measured in 2015.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pay compression ratio in private sector in Australia peaked at 13.0% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 10.3%, in 2008.
Australia ranks 3rd of 60 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Pay compression ratio in private sector in Australia, year by year
| Year | ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12.2% | — |
| 2003 | 12.5% | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 13.0% | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 12.5% | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 11.1% | -11.1% |
| 2007 | 10.6% | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 10.3% | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 11.5% | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 11.1% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 11.4% | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 10.9% | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 12.1% | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 11.5% | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 12.0% | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.7% | 10.3% | 13.0% | 8 |
| 2010s | 11.5% | 10.9% | 12.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pay compression ratio in private sector in Australia?
- Pay compression ratio in private sector in Australia was 12.0% in 2015, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest pay compression ratio in private sector recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 2004.
- What is the lowest pay compression ratio in private sector recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.3% in 2008.
- How does Australia rank for pay compression ratio in private sector?
- Australia ranks 3rd out of 60 countries with data for 2015.
- Is pay compression ratio in private sector rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Pay compression ratio in private sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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