The chart above illustrates the annual salary per full-time employee in various sectors for the years 2000 and 2010. There are six sectors represented: administration, financial services, telecommunications, tourism, transport, and retail/shops.
In 2000, financial services topped the list of annual salaries, meaning employees in this sector earned more than those in other areas. A decade later, it maintained its leading position, with a significant increase in annual income. Conversely, tourism recorded the lowest annual income, which continued to decline slightly by 2010. The average salary across all sectors in that year was $44,000.
By 2010, most sectors experienced an increase in income, with the exception of tourism. Not only did financial services retain its high salary, but other sectors such as transport, telecommunications, and retail/shops also saw significant increases in their earnings. However, these increases were still lower than those in the financial industry. Meanwhile, the administration sector saw only a slight rise in salary. The average salary across all sectors rose to $50,000 in this year, reflecting earnings growth across nearly all fields of work.