This WTW report reveals the APAC salary landscape enters 2026 in a state of stable yet significant transition. While median salary increases held steady at 4.9%, there is a narrowing gap between the market median and upper quartile signalling that differences across industries and companies are beginning to compress and reflecting more disciplined and converging salary increase strategies.
The report examines how amid tightening salary budgets and rising medical costs, AI is accelerating the foundation of workforce architecture, allowing HR teams to build structural foundations that enable workforce investment to be more consistent, equitable and scalable. By moving beyond data and integrating AI-driven insights with a human-centric approach to rewards and wellbeing, APAC organisations can build a more resilient workforce.
