UK tax salary guide and market report 2025

UK tax salary guide

About our tax salary guide

The 2025 edition of our guide also explores the broader trends shaping the tax profession. From the growing influence of ESG and digital transformation to the impact of hybrid working models and talent mobility, we examine the forces redefining how tax teams operate and how professionals are rewarded.

With the UK continuing to navigate post-Brexit regulatory changes and global tax reform initiatives such as Pillar 2, the need for agile, well-informed tax talent has never been greater.

We invite you to explore the findings of this year’s guide and use them as a foundation for strategic decision-making in 2025 and beyond. Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the data in more detail or require bespoke benchmarking tailored to your organisation, our team of experts is always here to help.

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Salary guide frequently asked questions

What can I expect to read in the Tax salary guide?

Our report covers the latest market insights and information regarding the UK tax market and professionals across different sectors. This includes update salary information allowing you to benchmark your salary with tax professionals such as Tax Assistants, Tax Managers, Tax Directors, Head of Tax and Tax Directors whilst also exploring interim positions.

Why should I use a salary guide?

Our tax salary guide can provide salary information for UK salaries across different senior positions, offering an insight for someone looking to step into a senior role. They can also act as a great benchmarking tool, allowing you to discover the average salary for other professionals with the same or similar level of experience and view your earning potential for that specific role.

How can I benchmark my salary?

Our guide provides the latest salary averages across the UK market. It offers a comprehensive range of salaries based on the specific seniority level, experience and length of service.
Download the latest version of the Tax salary guide here. Our UK Tax salary guide will give you the latest salary data, so whether you’re seeking a Tax Assistant salary, Tax Manager salary or a Head of Tax salary, our guide provides you with the information.

Tax resources

A guide for multinationals: when to hire your first US tax professional

  • Posted september 23, 2026
Contents Share Key insights For non-US based multinationals, expanding into the United States often begins with a small commercial presence, a handful of employees or a growing customer base. But US tax obligations can become complex very quickly. From corporate tax requirements and tax compliance obligations to payroll taxes and transfer pricing, many companies reach […]

Prinsjesdag 2026: what the Dutch Budget Day means for tax hiring and professionals

  • Posted september 18, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Prinsjesdag 2026, the Netherlands’ annual Budget Day, saw the Dutch government present its latest tax plan and Miljoenennota to the Tweede Kamer, or House of Representatives. While much of the attention focused on personal income tax, Box 1, income tax brackets, tax credits, the tax-free allowance and purchasing power, the wider […]

How to become a Head of Tax 

  • Posted september 17, 2026
Contents Share Key insights For many tax professionals, reaching the position of Head of Tax is a long-term career goal. It is a role that combines technical expertise, commercial awareness, leadership skills and strategic decision-making.   As businesses face increasingly complex tax regulations, evolving reporting requirements and growing scrutiny from stakeholders, the Head of Tax has […]

How to hire the right contract tax professional: a guide for US employers

  • Posted september 15, 2026
Contents Share Key insights As tax departments face growing workloads and ongoing talent shortages, more organizations are turning to contract tax professionals for specialized expertise and additional capacity. Whether the requirement is covering tax season demand, implementing new technology, managing an audit or supporting a transformation project, hiring the right contractor can help organizations maintain […]

EU Pay Transparency Directive: how tax recruitment processes are changing

  • Posted september 11, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The EU Pay Transparency Directive is changing what candidates expect before they enter a recruitment process. Much of the discussion focuses on equal pay, gender pay gap reporting and compliance, but its impact on recruitment is just as important. For employers hiring tax professionals, the Directive increases the need to define […]

Leading global tax teams: interview with VP Tax at Teva Pharmaceuticals

  • Posted augustus 25, 2026
Contents Share At Teva Pharmaceuticals, Ravid Barzilay leads international tax planning, Pillar 2, supply chain taxes and tax teams across multiple countries. His work spans global strategy, M&A, transfer pricing, indirect taxes and compliance. Originally from Israel, Ravid has lived in the Netherlands for the last eight years with his family. He has a passion […]

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