Salary Guide 2026
Current salary benchmarks across 10 sectors and 4 global markets. Use this data to negotiate with confidence.
Note: Salary ranges reflect base compensation for experienced professionals at the specified level. Total packages including bonus, equity, and benefits will vary. All figures are indicative and based on HR Partner placement data as of Q4 2026.
Finance & Accounting
| Role | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇦🇪 UAE | 🇺🇸 USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFO | £150,000–£250,000 | AUD 250,000–400,000 | AED 600,000–900,000 | USD 200,000–350,000 |
| Finance Director | £100,000–£160,000 | AUD 180,000–280,000 | AED 480,000–720,000 | USD 150,000–250,000 |
| Financial Controller | £70,000–£100,000 | AUD 130,000–180,000 | AED 300,000–480,000 | USD 100,000–160,000 |
| Finance Manager | £55,000–£80,000 | AUD 110,000–150,000 | AED 240,000–360,000 | USD 85,000–130,000 |
Technology & IT
| Role | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇦🇪 UAE | 🇺🇸 USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTO | £150,000–£250,000 | AUD 250,000–400,000 | AED 600,000–900,000 | USD 200,000–400,000 |
| VP Engineering | £120,000–£180,000 | AUD 200,000–320,000 | AED 480,000–720,000 | USD 180,000–300,000 |
| Engineering Manager | £90,000–£130,000 | AUD 160,000–240,000 | AED 360,000–540,000 | USD 140,000–220,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | £70,000–£110,000 | AUD 130,000–200,000 | AED 300,000–480,000 | USD 120,000–200,000 |
Human Resources
| Role | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇦🇪 UAE | 🇺🇸 USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief People Officer | £130,000–£220,000 | AUD 220,000–360,000 | AED 540,000–840,000 | USD 180,000–320,000 |
| HR Director | £90,000–£140,000 | AUD 160,000–250,000 | AED 420,000–660,000 | USD 130,000–220,000 |
| HR Business Partner | £55,000–£85,000 | AUD 110,000–160,000 | AED 240,000–420,000 | USD 90,000–140,000 |
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