IDR’s Managers’ Pay Report 2026 analyses pay, bonuses and benefits for UK managers. Based on data from 38 organisations employing over 384,000 staff, it covers salary levels by role, sector and function, alongside typical provision for bonuses, pensions and wider benefits.
The report provides comprehensive insights into management reward practices, including:
- Salary benchmarks from junior managers to board directors, with quartile and average data
- Sector comparisons (private and public/not-for-profit)
- Pay analysis across functions such as HR, IT, finance and operations
- Bonus pay, including on-target and actual payouts by level
- Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) prevalence among senior roles
- Benefits provision including company cars, private medical insurance and pensions
- Employer and employee pension contribution rates
- Additional support such as death-in-service benefits and financial wellbeing services
The survey was conducted in early 2026 with responses from 38 organisations across multiple sectors, offering a robust picture of current UK management pay practices.
Expert commentary and independent data collection enable IDR to highlight key trends and developments in management reward.
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The report is priced at £449, or £404 for participants and IDR subscribers.
