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In a fast-moving and highly competitive job market, access to reliable insights makes all the difference. Our 2025/26 HR Salary and Benefits Guide brings together the latest data on pay, perks and workplace trends across the UK – all in one place.
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Key Findings
Our HR Salary & Benefits Guide 2026 is based on a survey of HR practitioners across a range of sectors, regions and seniority levels in the UK. The study took place between November and December 2025. Key findings from our research include:
- The majority (59%) of respondents reported that their organisation’s outlook for the next 12 months was positive or very positive.
- Just 25% of HR Professionals moved jobs in the last year.
- 49% of HR professionals intend to find a new job in 2026.
- The three most common benefits received are: Employee Assistance Programs (71%), Hybrid/Flexible Working (66%) and Employee Discounts (54%).
- The three most desired benefits are: Personal Performance Bonus (37%), Enhanced Pension Scheme (27%) and Health/Life Insurance (25%).
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