Salary Survey archive

Here you'll find previous editions for reference, to view or download in pdf format.

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​The Harris Hill Salary Survey

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2023

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A rare year in which demand for candidates far exceeded supply, driving sizeable salary increases in many areas, and leading us to investigate what organisations without the budget to compete on salaries can do to attract new talent.

2022

The 2022 survey is our first post-pandemic review of salaries, showing the impact of that time on remuneration in the sector, looking at reasons for the continued candidate shortage, and exploring the new pandemic-inspired essential: flexible working.

2019

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For our 2019 survey we teamed up with market-leading job board CharityJob, bringing fresh insight and a vast wealth of information to the 2019 Salary Report: our biggest and most comprehensive to date, and the definitive guide to charity sector salaries of the time.


*NB: due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there was no edition produced in 2020 or 2021.

2018

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2017

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2016

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2025

What difference does a decade make when it comes to charity sector salaries? We compared 2025's figures against those in our 2015 edition to find out, and reported on the significant swing towards contract and short-term roles at the expense of permanent positions, driven by further contraction in the market.

2024

Increases slowed and demand for talent fell as the market began to cool, in a year when economic chills throughout the sector began to bite. We asked whether wages were really outpacing high inflation, and looked into the growing trend for combining roles into strange new hybrids.

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Robots vs Recruiters: How is AI changing charity recruitment?

By David Young • July 8, 2026
With AI tools already changing the charity recruitment process, we examine the current state of play, discover the pros and cons of letting robots do your recruitment, and ask if there's any real substitute for human expertise.
Two people identified as CEOs sit at a desk in front of a blue wall with clocks and wall art featuring deer heads.

Are two CEOs better than one for charities?

By Nicola Greenbrook • March 19, 2026
With a growing number of charities now being led by co-CEOs, Nicola Greenbrook explores the rise and potential benefits of the co-leadership model.
Robots working in a small office, named on the door as 'Humanoid Resources'.

Robots vs Recruiters: How is AI changing charity recruitment?

By David Young • July 8, 2026
With AI tools already changing the charity recruitment process, we examine the current state of play, discover the pros and cons of letting robots do your recruitment, and ask if there's any real substitute for human expertise.
Two people identified as CEOs sit at a desk in front of a blue wall with clocks and wall art featuring deer heads.

Are two CEOs better than one for charities?

By Nicola Greenbrook • March 19, 2026
With a growing number of charities now being led by co-CEOs, Nicola Greenbrook explores the rise and potential benefits of the co-leadership model.
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How to nail your charity sector interview

By Hannah Gibson • February 18, 2026
What's the best way to handle your charity sector interview? Senior temps specialist Hannah Gibson shares some expert advice to help you prepare for the big day.