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2026 Salary Guide

Discover projected starting salary ranges, benefits and hiring trends for over 200 positions in 24 major cities. Start your salary discussions here, informed by over 350,000 job vacancies. Discover which perks and benefits most employers offer — and those desired most by employees. Explore our 2026 Salary Guide

2026 hiring trends: what you should expect for the year ahead

Robert Half’s Senior Managing Director, Matt Weston, shares key insights from the latest Salary Guide and how they’ll influence staff retention, skills and UK salary trends in 2026. Read the blog

New research reveals the company benefits and perks employees want most in 2026

From flexibility to wellbeing, employee expectations are shifting fast. Explore the benefits and perks that are rising to the top, and why they matter for retention. Read the blog

You're not happy with your salary review. What next?

If you're unhappy with your salary or didn't get what you wanted out of your performance review, here are four strategies to help you get the salary you deserve. Read the blog

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