Key Insights for Career Growth & Hiring Trends
Shirley Parsons UK HSEQ & Sustainability Salary and Workforce Insights Report 2025 is now available to download!
Our 2025 survey was designed to give both clients and candidates a valuable tool to help them in making the best career decisions. It provides specific insights into the mindset of HSEQ and Sustainability professionals in the UK.
With over 1,000 responses from industry professionals across the UK, this year’s report delivers an in-depth analysis of salary expectations, sector trends and regional variations.
Key findings from the 2025.
1. Salary Growth Across Leadership Levels
Director and Board-level salaries increased by 2.1%, reaching an average of £123,816, reflecting the rising demand for strategic leadership. Team Leader/Manager positions saw a 5.9% increase, now averaging £63,741, highlighting growing investment in mid-level leadership. Advisor/Consultant salaries rose to £48,546, showing a continued reliance on external expertise.
2. Sector Salary Trends
The Oil & Gas sector continues to offer the highest salaries, now averaging £85,800 – an 8.2% increase from last year.
The Renewable Energy sector saw a significant 13.2% salary increase, reaching £82,808, driven by the UK’s commitment to net-zero targets. The Technology sector experienced the highest surge, with salaries rising by 20.8% to an average of £80,997, reflecting the increasing need for cybersecurity and safety expertise.
3. Gender pay gap increases
The gender pay gap widened significantly to 12.0% in 2025, with men earning an average of £68,267 compared to £60,942 for women. This growing disparity is driven by a higher concentration of men in senior, higher-paid roles and more women in lower-paying industries.
4. Safety culture improves satisfaction
The link between safety culture and employee satisfaction remains clear in 2025. While overall scores are steady year-on-year, organisations with more developed, psychologically safe cultures report significantly higher employee satisfaction, driven by openness, trust, and continuous learning.
5. Job satisfaction on the rise
The average satisfaction score has climbed to 6.88/10, the highest in recent years, showing improvements in employee experience across the sector.
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The 2025 Salary and Workforce Survey is an essential tool for both job seekers and employers looking to stay competitive in the evolving HSEQ & Sustainability job market.
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