Green jobs: Renewables salaries rising as sector continues to attract top talent

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New report from recruitment consultancy Airswift shows renewables sector is reporting rising salaries and fast-improving career development opportunities

Nearly half of all renewable employees globally reported pay rises in 2025, as the sector continued to expand and developers moved to retain and attract talent. That is the headline conclusion of the...

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