INDUSTRY & COMMERCE SALARY GUIDE 2025

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Salary and Day Rate Insights for accounting, finance, technology and change across commercial industries

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Essential Insights into Compensation and Hiring Trends in Industry & Commerce

Our industry and commerce salary guide provides vital insights into pay trends, benefits, and hiring conditions across key professional roles, including accounting & finance, change management, tax, technology, and treasury. As businesses navigate economic shifts, digital transformation, and regulatory changes, staying informed on salary benchmarks is crucial for both employers and job seekers. This guide helps businesses attract top talent and supports professionals in making informed career decisions.

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UK Labour Market Update: Industry & Commerce
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Salaries, Benefits & Perks
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Industry & Comerce Recruitment Market Spotlight
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Understanding market pay trends is essential in today’s competitive job landscape. Our 2025 Salary Guide provides up-to-date insights into salaries, benefits, and hiring trends across key sectors. Whether you’re negotiating a new role or benchmarking your team’s pay, this guide offers data-driven insights to help you make informed decisions. Stay competitive with the latest salary trends and industry analysis.

UK Labour Market Update: Industry & Commerce

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The industry and commerce sectors remain dynamic, with businesses adjusting to market conditions, technological advancements, and workforce expectations. Key hiring trends include:

  • Hiring Growth and Challenges: Demand for finance, digital, and transformation professionals remains strong, though economic caution is slowing some permanent hiring as employers wish to see more sustained economic growth. 
  • Skills Shortages: High competition for specialists in tax, treasury, and digital transformation continues to push salary expectations upward.
  • Flexible Working and Retention: Hybrid work remains a priority for employees, with businesses balancing operational needs and workforce expectations; while 41% of all UK employees are currently working hybrid or fully remote, on average, nearly all businesses we work with have some form of hybrid working on offer.
  • Technology Investment: Companies are accelerating investment in automation, AI, and data analytics, with 92% planning to invest more in gen AI over the next three years. This is increasing demand for skilled technology professionals.
  • ESG Reporting: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures are becoming a central focus for many businesses. Investors and stakeholders are placing increasing emphasis on ESG as a marker of performance and long-term stability. 55% of UK CEOs  said they are investing in the capabilities of their sustainability teams.
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Salaries, Benefits & Perks

In 2025, professionals in industry and commerce can expect moderate salary growth alongside evolving workplace benefits:

  • Salary Growth: Reported average salary increases of around 6.0%, with finance, tax, and digital roles surpassing with the highest adjustments.
  • Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid working remains a key employee demand, with businesses enhancing remote work policies.
  • Wellbeing and Perks: Mental health initiatives, private healthcare, and performance-based bonuses are becoming standard offerings.
  • Upskilling and Career Growth: Employers are investing in leadership training, AI expertise, and financial management qualifications.

Industry & Commerce Recruitment Market Spotlight

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The recruitment landscape for industry & commerce professionals reflects shifting market needs and talent priorities.
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Hiring Trends

  • Strong demand for finance, technology, and transformation specialists as companies enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Increased reliance on interim and contract hires to manage project-based needs and business transformation.
  • Employers leaning on competitive benefits and flexible work models to attract and retain top talent; with very few I&C firms back to the office full-time, flexibility remains high priority.
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Candidate Availability

  • Finance, digital and tax professionals remain in high demand, leading to competitive hiring processes.
  • Increased movement from financial services to industry roles as professionals seek broader career growth.
  • More professionals prioritising companies with strong ESG commitments and employee wellbeing programmes.
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In-Demand Roles

  • Technical Policy Accountants
  • Digital Transformation Lead 
  • Tax Compliance Manager 
  • Treasury & Risk Specialist 
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As businesses continue to evolve in response to economic and technological shifts, understanding salary expectations and hiring trends will be key to attracting and retaining top talent.

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