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AON: SG fresh graduate entry-level salaries rise 2.5% as number of entry-level jobs falls 3.2%
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The number of entry-level jobs has decreased, with a drop of 3. Despite this, pay for these positions has increased by 2.
Fresh graduates are entering a job market with rising salaries but fewer opportunities. The number of entry-level jobs has decreased, with a drop of 3.2 percent. Despite this, pay for these positions has increased by 2.5 percent. A significant proportion of job-seeking graduates, 88.9 percent, found work within six months, although this is a decrease from the previous year.
Further details on the job market and salary trends are available from the study. Certain roles, including those related to data and AI, are in high demand.
The study's findings provide insight into the current state of entry-level employment, with a focus on trends and shifts in the job market.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
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