UK salary/compensation thread 2026

Hi everyone,

I think it's time for another Salary / Compensation thread. If you don't mind, could you please fill out the below to help others navigate their future and so accounting and finance professionals can compare salaries.

Please give the following:

1. ⁠Salary/total comp. (Base Salary, Pension, Bonus)

2. ⁠Job Title

3. ⁠Years experience (Could you please list your career path for this? E.g. 2 Years Accounts Assistant -> 1 Year Assistant Management Accountant -> 1 year Management Accountant, etc)

4. ⁠Industry/Specialism

5. ⁠Location (County)

6. ⁠Qualification level (exams passed/qualification year)

7. ⁠Work Life Balance