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Talent trends in United Kingdom

Talent trends in United Kingdom

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Talent insights in United Kingdom

Companies in United Kingdom are actively hiring talent across various countries.

Methodology: This data is based on all contracts generated via Multiplier between 2020 and 2024. The job titles are ordered by volume of hires. For more information drop us a note on [email protected]

Where are companies in UK hiring global talent?

UK companies are expanding their distributed workforce by sourcing talent internationally, with a clear emphasis on markets that offer specialized skills and cost efficiency.

  • India is the leading hiring destination, accounting for 22.9% of international hires, closely followed by the Philippines at 19.2%, which is favored for both technical and support roles. The USA (7.1%), South Africa (4.7%), and Germany (4.5%) complete the top five, while 41.4% of hires are drawn from other countries.
  • This hiring strategy highlights United Kingdom’s pursuit of skilled, affordable talent from both established and emerging markets, underpinning business agility and supporting global growth objectives.

These patterns reflect English companies’ focus on building flexible, globally distributed teams and leveraging diverse expertise to drive business success.

How much are companies in UK paying international talent?

Salaries for global talent hired by English companies vary considerably based on the role, seniority, and country, illustrating a highly targeted approach to compensation.

  • Executive and senior-level roles in developed markets command the highest salaries—VP of Sales in the USA earns $13,350/month, Marketing Manager $10,850/month, and Regional Directors in Germany see $9,500/month. These figures reflect a premium on strategic leadership and advanced expertise.
  • Technical and professional roles in mid-tier markets like India and Germany are competitively paid: Software Engineers in India earn $2,700/month, while in Germany, the same role attracts $6,900/month. Product Managers in India see $3,000/month, and Data Scientists in Germany earn $6,750/month.
  • Entry-level, creative, and support functions – such as Senior Technical Support Specialists in the Philippines ($700/month), Accountants in South Africa ($1,150/month), and Talent Acquisition Consultants in the Philippines ($600/month) – show significant cost efficiencies, allowing English companies to scale operational capacity internationally.

These salary benchmarks demonstrate United Kingdom’s data-driven compensation approach – aligning pay to local expectations, role complexity, and the strategic value of each hire – enabling access to a broad spectrum of global talent while maintaining cost discipline.

For more insights, check out our global salary benchmarks and explore our employment guides to learn how to hire compliantly in each country.

FAQ

Which are the highest paying jobs that United Kingdom firms are hiring for globally?

The highest paying jobs that English firms are hiring for globally are Business Analysts, Product Managers, Heads of Engineering, Marketing Managers, Campaign Managers, Sales Directors, Software Engineers and Data Scientists.

Which countries are companies from United Kingdom hiring globally in?

UK companies are hiring a wide range of talent from the Philippines, India, USA, South Africa and Germany.

Multiplier’s Talent Trends dashboard shows collected data from 2020-2024 on where companies are hiring globally and what they’re paying for different roles. It helps businesses spot hiring patterns, assess salary benchmarks, and make data-driven talent decisions.

Talent Trends helps identify the best countries to hire from based on role availability and market rates. This data can inform location strategy, budget planning, and compensation structuring for distributed teams.

Can Multiplier help me hire and pay talent in these countries?

Yes. After identifying your target country and role via Talent Trends, you can use Multiplier’s Employer of Record, Contractor of Record and Global Payroll solutions to compliantly hire, manage and pay talent – without needing to set up a legal entity there.

How do I get started with global hiring through Multiplier?

Once you’ve explored the Talent Trends dashboard, you can book a demo with our team to streamline compliant hiring, onboarding, managing and paying teams across 150+ countries.

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