CIPS_Salary_Survey_2016_LR

Salaries
by sector
75%
Perhaps surprisingly this year, we are seeing the
highest average salaries in Charity/Not For Profit
at £49,600, followed by the Private Sector and
Public Sector. This may be as a result of
Charity/Not For Profit investing in senior
procurement professionals as these organisations
take a more commercial approach. Average pay
increases are still highest in the Private Sector at
5.6% of salary, compared to 3.4% last year. The
average level of salary increases has also risen in
the Public Sector, from 1.1% to 3.5%, and in
Charity/Not For Profit, from 1.7% to 3.4%.
Arguably, in the Public Sector the pay increase we
are seeing reflects promotion through
performance to a higher banding, rather than a
net 3.5% increase for those in the same role,
emphasising the case for effective performance
management and career development to
retain staff.
% of professionals
receiving a salary increase
72%
60%
75%
RECEIVED A SALARY INCREASE
Charity/Not For Profit
Private Sector
Public Sector
Charity/Not For Profit
As for last year, we believe that higher instances of
non-financial benefits, such as flexible working,
may offset lower average salaries in a bid to attract
and retain talent in the Public Sector. But those in
the Private Sector are still more likely to receive
other financial benefits, such as private medical
insurance, life assurance and a car allowance.
(See page 19 for information on benefits).
59%
50%
32%
Life assurance
Private medical insurance
Car allowance
UK average salary by sector
UK average sector pay
increases as % of salary
Private Sector
46,300
5.6%
Public Sector
38,900
3.5%
Charity/Not For Profit
49,600
3.4%
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