PwC partner income increases to $814,000 due to adoption of AI and fewer staff

PwC partner income increases to 4,000 due to adoption of AI and fewer staff

By Edmund Tadros
Publication Date: 2026-04-15 23:16:00

PwC Australia increased average partner income to $814,000 in 2025, up 6 percent from the previous year, although profit fell 2 percent to $608 million as the introduction of artificial intelligence boosted efficiency.

The result, the second year in a row of partner salaries rising amid declining revenues, reflects a shift in the firm’s operating model as increased use of AI and reduced partner and headcounts help boost margins.

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