Pay Planning Trends 2026
This webinar takes a deep dive into the results of the HR DataHub annual pay planning survey to unpick what the insights mean for you.
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After a few rollercoaster years of pay pressure, inflation spikes and constant re-forecasting, 2026 is finally shaping up to be something new: steady.
In this session, we’ll walk you through what the data is telling us from our latest pay planning survey of +200 UK HR leaders — from pay growth (a calm and collected 3%) to how HR teams are balancing budgets, fairness and retention in a world that’s still finding its feet.
We’ll explore how the National Living Wage is reshaping pay structures, where transparency is becoming the norm, and what this all means for your next reward cycle.
You’ll leave with clear, practical insights to help you head into 2026 with confidence.
What we’ll cover:
- How 2026’s 3% pay growth signals balance, not stagnation
- Why fairness is now the priority, not big increases
- The real-world impact of the NLW and how to manage compression
- How transparency is more important than ever
- Cross-sector insights to help you plan with confidence
- Practical next steps to help you kick-off 2026 with pay confidence!
David Whitfield
Alexa Grellet
