2026 Salary Survey
Welcome to the Cherry Professional 2026 Finance and Accounting Workplace and Salary Study
Our 2026 Workplace & Salary Study delivers comprehensive insights into salaries, benefits, working patterns, and hiring trends across the East Midlands finance and accounting market.
Drawing on robust survey data and our extensive regional database, this year’s report explores not only salary benchmarks across permanent, interim and contract roles, but also the evolving expectations shaping today’s finance workforce.
What’s new in 2026?
The 2026 edition highlights several defining shifts in the market:
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Benefits now rival salary in importance, with 98.7% of professionals rating them as very or quite important when evaluating job offers
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75.3% of permanent employees have access to hybrid working, confirming flexibility as a baseline expectation
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68% would actively seek a new role if flexibility were reduced, presenting a significant retention risk
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33.3% received no salary increase in the past year, intensifying pressure on total reward strategies
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48.1% receive just 0–5% employer pension contributions, despite enhanced pensions ranking among the most desired benefits
For the complete analysis, including comprehensive salary benchmarks, benefits insights, and strategic recommendations for navigating the 2026/27 employment landscape, download the full Cherry Professional Workplace & Salary Study 2026 today:
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