England, or more accurately the UK at large, is a popular location for US companies to hire employees from, offering a large, talented workforce – particularly in service industries, which dominate the UK economy.
According to our talent trends tool, which is based on Multiplier employment data, 5.1% of overseas hires by US companies are located in England – making it among the top five talent sources worldwide.
This guide will investigate this statistic, exploring what it is that makes England a great source of talent, and explaining how US companies can hire employees in the country.
Why you should hire in England
We’ll start with a rundown of what US businesses need to know about British talent – beginning with the types of worker the country most commonly provides.
Talent niches
The following is a list of the roles US companies most frequently hire from England. We’ve ordered the list by the volume of hires on the Multiplier platform, with data based on contracts generated between 2020 and 2024.
Some of the roles US companies frequently hire from England include:
Role | Median monthly salary |
Software engineer | $8,850 |
Senior software engineer | $11,650 |
Operations manager | $11,100 |
Chief product officer | $24,250 |
Business development representative | $5,000 |
Customer success manager | $9,950 |
Executive assistant | $4,700 |
Data analyst | $3,200 |
Sales director | $26,400 |
Copywriter | $2,250 |
As we can see, England has a diverse talent pool that is suitable for various business functions, from marketing to sales to development.
Salaries are comparatively high compared to the other four most popular countries for US firms to hire from (India, Canada, Mexico, and the Philippines), being most comparable to wages in Canada. As with Canada, the data is skewed somewhat by the appearance of more senior roles in the top 10, such as sales directors and chief product officers, suggesting that England is a popular location for senior hires.
Another part of the attraction of UK talent is London’s status as a top location for offices of international companies, requiring local workers to staff them. For instance, delivery management platform FarEye recently outlined how it overcame significant challenges in managing its global payroll and compliance processes across operations in the USA, India, UAE, Singapore, and England by leveraging Multiplier.
Popular job boards
So England has talent to spare – but how do you actually find it? We think you should start with the following job boards, which our data shows are the most popular places to find candidates in the UK:
What companies in the US hiring from England need to know
Want more reasons to make your next hire in England? We’ve got you covered.
Let’s start with the obvious one: English proficiency. As a predominantly English-speaking nation, England offers a workforce with exceptional language skills, supporting seamless global communication for multinational businesses.
England also boasts a well-educated labor force, with 90% of graduates being in work or pursuing further studies shortly after graduation. Graduates often secure roles in high-skill industries like public administration, education, and healthcare.
Most pertinently for outside companies, competition for roles has become increasingly intense in recent years, with the estimated number of vacancies falling to 949,000 in December 2023, the longest consistent fall on record. That makes it easier for companies outside England to snap up talent.
How you should hire in England
But finding talent is comparatively easy compared to the next step: actually employing the overseas workers companies in the US hiring from England have found.
Hiring foreign talent can be a complex process. The traditional method of opening a foreign entity requires significant upfront investment, ongoing running costs, and, in the case you end up leaving, shutdown fees. Additionally, it can be challenging to manage compliance in unfamiliar markets and increase the risk of legal troubles.
Where an EOR shines
Using an EOR (Employer of Record) can simplify the hiring process for companies in the US hiring for England. An EOR employs workers on your behalf, handling tasks such as payroll, benefits, and compliance, and allowing you to focus on other aspects of your business.
Benefits of using an EOR include:
- Reduced risk: The EOR assumes local risks, so you don’t have to deal with the compliance challenges of employment in unfamiliar markets.
- Improved compliance: The EOR ensures compliance with local labor laws, minimizing the risk of misclassification penalties or other legal issues.
- Increased efficiency: The EOR handles all HR-related tasks, allowing you to focus on your core business operations.
Technology-led EOR firms like Multiplier have made the process even simpler with self-onboarding tools and automation that lower the cost of transaction, making global employees available to businesses of all sizes.
Making the most of British talent
Using an EOR can help US companies overcome the challenges of hiring in England, giving them access to a wider pool of talent and letting them use global talent more effectively.
Whether you’re after employees or contractors, Multiplier can make international hiring possible, whatever the size of your business. Book a demo today.
