The survey further notes that median salary increase at the executive level for 2021 is projected at 7%, a slight decline from 7.1% in the previous year. For middle management, professional, and support staff, a decrease from 7.5% in 2020 to 7.3% in 2021 is projected.
A comparison of projected salary increases across key markets in Asia Pacific this year shows that Indonesia is projected at 6.5%, China at 6.0%, Philippines at 5%, Singapore at 3.5% and Hong Kong at 3.0%.