1、2026Annual Pay&Hiring Report3SearchI want to start by thankingeveryone for participating inthis years Annual Pay&HiringSurvey.With responses fromover 1,400 professionals,including business leaders,permanent and interim staff,each of your contributions haveallowed our 2026 report to beour most compre
2、hensive yet.Weve compiled this data alongsideour recruitment data and marketinsights from our specialistconsultants.This years surveyfocused on three core topics:Annual Pay&Hiring Report 2026We have been covering the use of artificialintelligence and its impact on individualcareers since our first A
3、nnual Pay&HiringReport.However,this year,we have alsoasked dedicated questions around itsadoption and impact on entireorganisations and individual careers.Weexplore how AI is beginning to influencerecruitment decisions in the hiring trendssection of this report.Interestingly,candidates priorities ar
4、e alsoevolving,with salary growth at the lowestlevel since the pandemic.Throughout weexplore the new emphasis placed oncompany culture.Overall,the results of this years surveyreveal a cautiously optimistic approach tothe recruitment market in 2026.Over halfof employers intend to hire this year asthe
5、y expand their product,services orcustomer base.While growth wont besimple,its a fascinating time to be in theindustry.There is a lot of change,and withthat comes uncertainty,but also significantopportunity.Summary fromour Co-founderCharlie Rawstron2Pay&benefitsThe talent marketJob satisfaction3Sear
6、chAnnual Pay&Hiring Report 2026ContentsKey takeaways04Respondent profile05Pay overview07Talent attraction&retention25Hiring trends in 202618Recruitment in 202511Salary guides3033SearchAnnual Pay&Hiring Report 2026Key takeaways62%plan to look fora new role 42%ranked salaryno.1 factor52%plan to hirein