The research, which profiles jobseekers looking for public sector work, suggests four years of pay increases below inflation is the main factor behind the sharp rise.
In March, the Government announced (for the fourth year running) that public sector pay increase for 2014/15 would be 1%. This led to anger among some public sector workers and threats of industrial action.
Waltham Forest Council HR director Althea Loderick told HR magazine that while news of the economic recovery doesn't tally with public workers' personal experience, it is inevitable some will look to move.
"Even if people are looking to stay in the sector, many feel they need to move laterally to kick start their careers," she said. "People have personal ambitions and career plans, and if they feel like their career has stagnated for almost five years, many will be tempted to move on."
Loderick added that many people will look to stay in the sector, despite wanting to relocate geographically.
"There's an idea that, especially at a senior level, it's difficult to break into the private sector after a long time working in local government," she said. "Also, many people just enjoy working in the public sector. The challenges we face mean that it can be hard, but it's also very rewarding."
Jobsgopublic managing director Miles Skelton told HR magazine the public sector is still an attractive place to work, despite four real-term pay cuts in as many years.
"Career prospects are as important as financial rewards for many workers," he said. "There are lots of reasons why the public sector is still a great place to work."
