Big Four Accounting Firms Vie for Talent, Audit Departments See Salary Adjustments Up to 12%
Taiwan's Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY) have announced salary adjustment plans to attract and retain talent. Audit departments are expected to see average annual salary increases between 9% and 12%, with starting salaries for new graduates also set to be raised.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Yan-tzu, Taipei, 11th) Fierce competition for talent among companies often leads to salary increases for retention and recruitment. The "Big Four" accounting firms—Deloitte & Touche (勤業眾信), PwC Taiwan (資誠), KPMG (KPMG安侯建業), and EY (安永)—today successively announced the launch of their compensation adjustment plans. Among these, the average annual salary adjustment for audit service departments is between 9% and 12%, and starting salaries for new graduates are also expected to increase concurrently.
Deloitte & Touche stated that to actively optimize compensation competitiveness, the overall average salary adjustment for its audit and assurance department this year will be no less than 10%. It will also break away from traditional seniority frameworks by implementing flexible promotion and high-performance salary adjustment systems, with outstanding, high-performing employees potentially seeing salary increases exceeding 20%, and providing accelerated promotion opportunities regardless of years of service.
Regarding new graduates' starting salaries, Deloitte & Touche stated that it will increase new graduates' starting salaries by 5%, continuously attracting high-quality new talent through competitive starting salaries and a diverse and flexible workplace environment.
PwC Taiwan stated that it will launch a compensation adjustment plan, simultaneously reviewing its salary structure and cross-level linkages to strengthen talent recruitment and retention. Among these, the annual average salary adjustment for audit service departments is expected to reach 9%. In addition, it will be the first to raise new graduates' starting salaries.
Xu Sheng-chung, Managing Partner and CEO of PwC Taiwan, stated that the firm will focus on talent development and long-term organizational investment, striving to enhance overall compensation competitiveness, establish a culture of gratitude and trust, and continuously provide more flexibility to employees to create a more attractive career environment.
KPMG stated that starting from July this year, new graduates joining the audit department will see their starting salaries increased by NT$2,000. For existing employees and other new talent, the firm will review price inflation, overall market salary levels, performance at various levels, and average compensation to serve as a basis for adjusting the salary structure and compensation strategy, continuously optimizing annual salary adjustments and performance bonus systems to further enhance overall compensation competitiveness.
KPMG estimates that the overall average salary adjustment for audit departments this year will be significantly higher than in previous years, expected to exceed 12%. High-performing employees may even achieve annual salaries exceeding one million NT dollars after working for 2 to 3 years, thus embodying the core spirit of valuing talent and employee welfare.
EY stated that starting from July this year, all new graduates, regardless of business line, will see their starting salaries increased by NT$2,000. Additionally, the average annual salary adjustment for audit service departments is expected to reach 12%, significantly exceeding previous years, demonstrating a high regard for and investment in future talent.
EY emphasized that in addition to starting salary adjustments, it will comprehensively review and optimize the compensation structure, combining market trends, price changes, and employee performance to ensure a highly competitive and fair salary system, creating a more attractive remuneration environment for all employees. It believes that only by continuously investing in talent, providing comprehensive development opportunities, and competitive compensation can it attract and retain top industry talent. (Edited by Lin Jiaxian) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Yan-tzu, Taipei, 11th) Fierce competition for talent among companies often leads to salary increases for retention and recruitment. The "Big Four" accounting firms—Deloitte & Touche (勤業眾信), PwC Taiwan (資誠), KPMG (KPMG安侯建業), and EY (安永)—today successively announced the launch of their compensation adjustment plans. Among these, the average annual salary adjustment for audit service departments is between 9% and 12%, and starting salaries for new graduates are also expected to increase concurrently.
Deloitte & Touche stated that to actively optimize compensation competitiveness, the overall average salary adjustment for its audit and assurance department this year will be no less than 10%. It will also break away from traditional seniority frameworks by implementing flexible promotion and high-performance salary adjustment systems, with outstanding, high-performing employees potentially seeing salary increases exceeding 20%, and providing accelerated promotion opportunities regardless of years of service.
Regarding new graduates' starting salaries, Deloitte & Touche stated that it will increase new graduates' starting salaries by 5%, continuously attracting high-quality new talent through competitive starting salaries and a diverse and flexible workplace environment.
PwC Taiwan stated that it will launch a compensation adjustment plan, simultaneously reviewing its salary structure and cross-level linkages to strengthen talent recruitment and retention. Among these, the annual average salary adjustment for audit service departments is expected to reach 9%. In addition, it will be the first to raise new graduates' starting salaries.
Xu Sheng-chung, Managing Partner and CEO of PwC Taiwan, stated that the firm will focus on talent development and long-term organizational investment, striving to enhance overall compensation competitiveness, establish a culture of gratitude and trust, and continuously provide more flexibility to employees to create a more attractive career environment.
KPMG stated that starting from July this year, new graduates joining the audit department will see their starting salaries increased by NT$2,000. For existing employees and other new talent, the firm will review price inflation, overall market salary levels, performance at various levels, and average compensation to serve as a basis for adjusting the salary structure and compensation strategy, continuously optimizing annual salary adjustments and performance bonus systems to further enhance overall compensation competitiveness.
KPMG estimates that the overall average salary adjustment for audit departments this year will be significantly higher than in previous years, expected to exceed 12%. High-performing employees may even achieve annual salaries exceeding one million NT dollars after working for 2 to 3 years, thus embodying the core spirit of valuing talent and employee welfare.
EY stated that starting from July this year, all new graduates, regardless of business line, will see their starting salaries increased by NT$2,000. Additionally, the average annual salary adjustment for audit service departments is expected to reach 12%, significantly exceeding previous years, demonstrating a high regard for and investment in future talent.
EY emphasized that in addition to starting salary adjustments, it will comprehensively review and optimize the compensation structure, combining market trends, price changes, and employee performance to ensure a highly competitive and fair salary system, creating a more attractive remuneration environment for all employees. It believes that only by continuously investing in talent, providing comprehensive development opportunities, and competitive compensation can it attract and retain top industry talent. (Edited by Lin Jiaxian) 1150511
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