Salary survey

Labour Market Research

Labour market research provides organisations with reliable information on salary levels, compensation packages and employment trends across Kazakhstan. These insights help companies plan remuneration budgets, improve hiring strategies and reduce employee turnover.

Our research combines information from public and proprietary data sources, independent market analysis and first-hand insights collected directly from employees, industry experts and selected companies. Antal Kazakhstan takes into account regional labour market differences across Kazakhstan to ensure accurate and relevant benchmarking.

The practical value of our research lies in enabling companies to offer competitive remuneration packages without overpaying or losing qualified candidates because of inaccurate salary benchmarking. Independent market intelligence also provides objective data to support internal discussions with management and stakeholders, whether for workforce planning, salary reviews or payroll budgeting.

Each project is individually tailored and priced according to your requirements. Contact us to request a proposal.

Our Research Process

01. Project Scoping

We begin by discussing your objectives, research scope and reporting requirements to ensure the final deliverable fully supports your business needs.

02. Data Collection & Validation

Our research team collects and verifies information through interviews with professionals from target companies, independent industry experts and Antal Kazakhstan consultants. Where appropriate, we also engage Antal International partners across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the CIS region to broaden market coverage.

03. Data Analysis & Reporting

Following statistical analysis and quality assurance, we prepare a comprehensive report containing both quantitative salary data and qualitative market analysis for your selected industry, business segment or geographical area, including Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Karaganda and other locations.

Why Choose Antal Kazakhstan?

Dedicated Research Team

Since 2016, Antal Kazakhstan has operated a dedicated Labour Market Research team. Over this period, we have successfully completed more than 350 research projects across multiple industries and regions.

Independent & Objective Analysis

As an external consultancy, we provide an impartial assessment of labour market developments, identify emerging trends and highlight areas where your organisation may be losing competitiveness. Our objective is to provide an accurate picture of the market, enabling informed business decisions.

Current Market Intelligence

Many salary surveys are updated only once a year and quickly become outdated. Our bespoke research reflects current market conditions, allowing you to make timely decisions regarding recruitment, compensation and employee retention.

What Does the Salary Benchmark Include?

Each salary benchmark report provides statistically validated data across three key remuneration components:

• Monthly base salary;
• Variable compensation (bonuses, incentives and additional payments) converted into a monthly equivalent;
• Total monthly compensation.

Reports can also be customised to match your preferred format and level of detail.

Where required, we can also include additional information such as:

• Employee benefits and compensation packages;
• KPI and performance bonus structures;
• Working arrangements and schedules;
• Other employment conditions relevant to your business.

Benefits of Labour Market Research

Our research helps organisations to:

• Develop accurate payroll budgets;
• Reduce employee turnover;
• Benchmark salaries against the current market;
• Design competitive compensation and benefits packages;
• Strengthen employer branding;
• Compare salary levels across regions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan;
• Identify additional employee motivation and retention opportunities;
• Support salary and compensation discussions with employees and senior management using objective market data.

Pricing

The cost of each research project is calculated individually based on:

• Research objectives;
• Project scope and complexity;
• Number and seniority of benchmarked positions;
• Level of reporting detail required;
• Project urgency.

Project duration typically ranges from a few days to several weeks, depending on the scope of the assignment. Final timelines are agreed individually with each client during the proposal stage.

Antal Kazakhstan conducts a wide range of labour market and salary benchmarking studies for organisations across numerous industries.

For more information, please contact us.

Antal Kazakhstan provides a comprehensive range of labour market research services for organisations across a wide variety of industries.

Salary Benchmark Report

A detailed analytical report providing market data on base salary, variable compensation and total remuneration for the selected positions within your chosen industry and location.

Compensation & Benefits Benchmark

A comprehensive report analysing employee benefits, incentive programmes, allowances and other compensation components within your target industry or geographical market.

Bespoke Labour Market Research

We also conduct customised research on a wide range of workforce-related topics, including:

• Business travel and per diem allowances;
• Working patterns and shift schedules;
• KPI and performance management frameworks;
• Employment models and contractual arrangements;
• Other labour market topics tailored to your specific business requirements.