• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Friday January 19 2024
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Earning more than £32k in Wiltshire? – you’re above average, says annual report salary from CMD Recruitment

If you work in Wiltshire and earn more than £32,000 a year you’re doing better than average, according to the 2024 Recruitment Marketing Insight Report from CMD Recruitment.

Every January the firm – which has branches in Melksham, Calne, Devizes, Swindon, and Bath – takes a deep dive into the world of work, crunching the numbers and spotting the trends.

The 2024 report suggests the average salary in Wiltshire is a shade over £32,000 a year. The average weekly pay for employees in Wiltshire is £602.40 per week, which works out to an average hourly rate of £18.43 per hour.

Meanwhile, the unemployment rate in the county remains lower than the South West and national average, says the report, at 2.4 per cent.

The report is packed with tips for employers trying to recruit in what remains a competitive market.

Pay, hybrid working, and career progression are still the top drivers for employees joining a firm, but employees are having to think hard about other factors to attract Millennials – workers aged between 28 and 43 – and Gen Z recruits – those aged 27 and younger – with meaningful work, mental health and work-life balance high on their list of priorities, and a big thumbs down to companies whose work damages the environment.

Looking forward, the report suggests the AI revolution will require a workforce skilled in data analysis, programming, and AI implementation.

Dan Barfoot, operations manager at CMD Recruitment, said: “In a job market where attracting top talent is a real challenge, our salary guide steps in as your strategic ally.

“It goes beyond simply presenting salary details for various jobs and levels – it offers a profound insight into the current job scene.

“Our report is crafted to assist you in understanding the current employment landscape, making it easier for you to attract and retain the best talent in such a competitive market.

“We’ve analysed earnings across the region in various sectors and seniority levels, enabling you to effortlessly compare salaries in your profession.

“Additionally, we’ve included recruitment and employment insights, trends, and forecasts for 2024 providing businesses with a comprehensive view of the evolving job landscape”.

The guide is available, free of charge, from https://cmdrecruitment.com/salary-guide-2024/