2026 Payroll Insights Survey
Why It Matters for UK Payroll Teams
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) has launched the 2026 Payroll Insights Surveys, inviting payroll professionals across the UK to take part in one of the most valuable benchmarking exercises in the industry.
What Is the 2026 Payroll Insights Survey?
The survey series covers in-house payroll teams, outsourced payroll providers and individual payroll professionals. It gathers data on payroll operations, team structures, technology usage, compliance pressures, processing volumes and salary benchmarking.
The results provide a detailed snapshot of the current state of UK payroll and highlight emerging trends affecting payroll teams across the country.
Why Payroll Benchmarking Is Important
For payroll managers, HR leaders and finance directors, participation offers a practical opportunity to benchmark internal processes against wider UK payroll trends.
• Compare team size and processing volumes against industry averages
• Review automation levels and system efficiency
• Assess compliance practices and reporting procedures
• Identify operational gaps and areas for improvement
Strengthening Governance and Compliance
Payroll functions face growing regulatory complexity, digital reporting requirements and increased scrutiny around accuracy. Understanding how other organisations manage statutory pay, year-end reporting and real-time submissions can strengthen governance and reduce risk.
Supporting Workforce Planning
The Pay Professionals element of the survey provides valuable salary and progression data. This supports workforce planning, helps organisations remain competitive when recruiting payroll talent, and informs compensation reviews.
Need Support With Your Payroll Strategy?
If you are reviewing your payroll processes, benchmarking your team, or simply want to ensure your payroll function is compliant, efficient and future-ready, Pecunia Pro can help.
We support organisations with payroll compliance, governance reviews, process improvements and strategic payroll planning. Whether you are facing operational challenges, preparing for regulatory change or looking to strengthen internal controls, our team is here to provide practical, professional support.
Get in touch today to discuss your payroll requirements and discover how we can help resolve your payroll challenges with confidence.