Salary Survey 2026

An honest, real-time report, bridging the gap between employer and candidate expectations.

Why download the 2026 Salary Survey?

Drawing on real-time hiring activity and market insight, this whitepaper breaks down current salary benchmarks, identifies recurring themes across the Business Support and HR markets, and highlights where pressure points and opportunities are emerging.

It goes beyond ‘salary data’

The report explores wider trends shaping decision-making in 2026, including evolving benefit expectations, flexibility, workload sustainability and the growing importance of trust, stability and long-term value.

It’s written for both employers and employees

It sets out what employers need to be aware of as they plan for the year ahead, and what professionals should consider as they assess their next career move.

It enables honest, balanced, data-driven decisions

This report is designed to bridge the gap between employer constraints and candidate expectations. It offers an honest view of the market, supporting more balanced, informed decisions on both sides as 2026 unfolds.

Lily Shippen Salary Survey 2026

DOWNLOAD OUR 2026 SALARY SURVEY

Drawing on real-time hiring activity and market insight, this whitepaper:

  • Breaks down current salary benchmarks
  • Identifies recurring themes across the Business Support and HR markets
  • Highlights where pressure points and opportunities are emerging.

Beyond salary data, the report explores:

  • Wider trends shaping decision-making in 2026
  • Evolving benefit expectations, flexibility, workload sustainability
  • The growing importance of trust, stability and long-term value.