LMA Recruitment
UK Salary Guide 2025
What's Inside?
The UK's job market is constantly evolving, and LMA's 2025 Salary Guide is here to help you stay ahead. This comprehensive resource provides the insights and data you need to navigate the job market with confidence, whether you're an employer, recruiter, or job seeker.
Inside, you'll find the latest industry trends and future projections, along with the analysis to inform your decisions. Whether you're refining your job search or planning to attract and retain top talent, this guide ensures you're equipped to succeed.
Why Download the Guide?
Our UK Salary Survey is a free resource offering expert insights from our recruitment consultants, alongside data from our recent nationwide survey of professionals, job seekers, and employees.
- Learn why professionals are changing roles and how to attract top talent.
- Explore hiring predictions for the year ahead.
- Understand how trends like AI and the power of purpose are shaping the workplace.
- Access sector-specific salary insights for Accounting, Finance & Audit, Financial Services, HR, Business Support, and Marketing to benchmark competitive packages.
- Discover what matters most to job seekers, from flexibility to opportunities for growth.
Access Our Salary Guide
Employers:
Strengthen Your Hiring Strategy
Our Salary Guide provides the insights you need to build and maintain a competitive workforce. Stay ahead with the latest salary and pay rate benchmarks for your industry.
Candidates:
Know Your Worth
Whether you are exploring new opportunities or negotiating your next raise, our Salary Guide offers the information needed to ensure fair and competitive compensation.
A Look Back At 2024
In 2024, industries showed impressive adaptation and innovation by embracing AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity skills, leading to a demand for advanced technical certifications. There were notable shifts in contractual work, with an increase in contract roles as companies focused on workforce flexibility in response to economic challenges. Hybrid and remote positions became essential for attracting talent, along with initiatives focused on improving mental health and overall employee well-being.
67%
cited pay & benefits as the main motivators for their job search
52%
of professionals received
a salary increase
in 2024
39%
of professionals saw
their salaries rise by around 4% to 6%
62%
want full transparency regarding pay equity & promotions
Trends & Insights for 2025
- Hybrid and flexible working models will continue to attract talent, though many organisations are expected to increase in-office presence.
- Demand for digital skills in AI, cyber security, and cloud technologies is set to grow, highlighting the need for ongoing upskilling.
- Employers are strengthening DEI efforts, using data to ensure equitable pay and career growth while prioritising mental health and inclusion.
- A strong employer brand and seamless candidate experiences will also be essential, with clear communication and alignment with organisational values playing a vital role.
- Gen Z’s entry into the workforce highlights the importance of purpose-driven work and digital connectivity.
62%
of professionals are looking for a new job in 2025
59%
of professionals are expecting a pay increase in 2025
37%
are expecting their salaries to rise by 4% to 6% in 2025
LMA Recruitment, Your Go-To Recruitment Partner for 2025
LMA Recruitment has been connecting exceptional talent with top organisations for over 20 years, operating across the UK, US, and APAC regions. We specialise in accounting, HR, marketing, sales, and more, offering solutions for both permanent and temporary staffing needs. Powered by curiosity, we go beyond the surface to truly understand your needs. Whether you are a business looking to scale your team or a professional searching for the right opportunity, learn more about how we can support you in 2025.
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