The Market Intelligence Behind Hiring and Retention Decisions
Cedar’s Salary Guide brings together salary benchmarks, hiring trends and market intelligence from across the UK talent market to help organisations and professionals make informed decisions with confidence.
Built using consultant expertise, placement data and industry research, it provides practical insight to support workforce planning, hiring decisions and career progression in an increasingly competitive market.
What’s Inside the Salary Guide
Discover a data-led guide covering salaries, hiring trends, skills demand and workforce planning insights across key sectors.
What you’ll find:
- Salary benchmarking data
- Hiring trends
- Skills in demand
- Benefits and flexible working insights
- Workforce planning strategies
- Sector-specific market intelligence
2026 Salary and Market Trends
Gain insight into the factors shaping the talent market this year and make informed hiring decisions:
The Demand for High-Impact Talent Continues to RiseThe challenge is no longer finding experience alone, but securing talent that can influence decision-making, drive change, and create long-term value.
Competition for the Right-Fit Talent is IntensifyingOrganisations are placing greater emphasis on candidates who can demonstrate outcomes, adaptability, and strategic influence from day one.
Quick Decisions Are Now a Competitive AdvantageBusinesses that streamline decision-making and move with pace are securing the strongest talent ahead of competitors.
Why Salary Intelligence Matters
For Employers
- Benchmark salaries competitively
- Improve attraction and retention strategies
- Support workforce planning
- Understand emerging skills
For Professionals
- Understand your market value
- Compare compensation
- Identify in-demand skills
- Make informed career decisions
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The guide covers Accounting & Finance, In-House Tax, Executive Finance, Change & Transformation, Technology & AI, Procurement, and Not-for-Profit sectors.
Cedar’s Salary Guide is updated annually to reflect the latest market conditions, salary benchmarking and hiring trends.
The guide combines Cedar’s placement data, consultant market expertise and wider industry research to provide accurate and relevant market insights.
Yes. The guide is available as a free download.
Yes. The guide includes both permanent salary comparisons and interim day rate data across selected disciplines.
Yes. Cedar’s specialist consultants can provide tailored salary benchmarking, market mapping and hiring advice specific to your sector, location and business objectives.
