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 jobs

  • Professional services
  • Permanent

Expatriate Tax Senior Manager

Ready to take the next step in your global mobility tax career? Join a market-leading team where you’ll advise multinational clients on complex cross-border matters, lead high-profile advisory engagements, and play a key role in the growth of a thriving practice. A leading professional services firm is looking to appoint a Senior Manager to join […]
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UK Employment Tax Assistant Manager

This ambitious and growing team is looking to hire several employment tax professionals at Senior/Assistant Manager level. These roles can be based in a number of UK locations including London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds or Scotland. This team is passionate about ensuring it creates the best culture for its employees to thrive in. I’ve heard […]
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Expat Tax Assistant Manager – Various Locations

This well-respected organisation prides itself on empowering its people to pursue careers as unique as they are and build their own experiences. It has a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate individuals as it is determined to turn its ambition of being the best employer into reality. Opportunities exist at the Assistant Manager […]
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  • Permanent

Interim Tax Return Reviewer/Signer (Contract)

This organisation has experienced significant success in recent years, with particularly strong growth across its Human Capital practice. As a result of continued demand, they are seeking an experienced Tax Return Reviewer/Signer to support the team throughout the upcoming compliance season. Based in London, this role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to work alongside […]
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  • Permanent

US Global Mobility Tax Senior Manager

Are you a US tax specialist looking to play a key role in the growth of a market-leading Global Mobility practice? A highly successful professional services firm is seeking an experienced US Global Mobility Tax Senior Manager to join its expanding Integrated Mobility team. Experienced Managers looking to step up into a Senior Manager role […]
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US/UK Global Mobility Tax Manager

Are you a UK/US tax specialist looking to work with global organisations, complex cross-border issues and internationally mobile executives? A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced UK/US Expatriate Tax Manager to join its growing Integrated Mobility team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with multinational clients on a broad range of international […]
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Tax resources

How indirect tax is changing and what it means for tax leaders 

  • Posted July 29, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Indirect tax is entering a period of structural change. Across the UK and globally, tax authorities are moving away from retrospective reporting towards real time data collection.   The rise of e‑invoicing, digital reporting requirements and continuous transaction controls is fundamentally reshaping how value added tax is managed, reported and governed.  For […]

The indirect tax talent gap and what it means for hiring and retention  

  • Posted July 29, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Across the UK, demand for VAT and indirect tax professionals continues to outpace supply. While hiring volumes have remained relatively steady, the types of roles being created have changed significantly, widening the gap between what organisations need and what the market currently offers.  For heads of tax and hiring managers, this […]

What does a Head of Tax do?

  • Posted July 24, 2026
Contents Share Key insights As businesses across the US face increasing scrutiny, evolving tax laws and growing pressure to manage risk, the role of the Head of Tax has become more important than ever. Once viewed primarily as a tax compliance function, tax leadership is now a driver of business success. Today’s Heads of Tax […]

Why US companies are turning to contract tax professionals in 2026

  • Posted July 22, 2026
Contents Share Key insights There are many challenges faced by in-house tax teams in the US. These include ongoing talent shortages, evolving tax regulations, increased scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and growing investment in automation. At the same time, businesses are under pressure to improve profitability, strengthen tax compliance processes and support wider […]

Tax hiring in tech: skills UK startups need but struggle to find 

  • Posted July 21, 2026
Contents Share The tech market continues to expand, with startups scaling rapidly across the United Kingdom.  As they grow, tax is becoming a core strategic function rather than a purely compliance-driven task. From managing HMRC interactions to preparing for investment or exit, tax now touches every part of the business.  Yet despite this increasing importance, […]

Relocating to London from Australia or New Zealand: a practical guide for tax, treasury and finance professionals 

  • Posted July 6, 2026
Contents Share Moving to London is a major career step for professionals across tax, treasury and finance. For candidates coming from Australia and New Zealand, London offers strong job opportunities, international exposure and the pace of a big city within a global finance ecosystem.  You’ll need to plan your visa, budget for the cost of […]

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