Our 2026 Census Survey is officially open

You can help shape the future of work

The Creative Industries' largest ever Salary Census is back, and we need your input to help us continue to shape the most comprehensive view of pay, skills, sentiment, and emerging trends.

Data has the power to transform work as it clarifies the status quo and reveals where the market is heading. Your perspective can help us deliver a more accurate picture of how businesses and talent alike respond to real-time challenges, market shifts, and technological advancements.

Join thousands in helping us track real change across the Creative Industries:

• Benchmark Your Worth - Compare your salary or day rate with peers across the industry
• Discover Benefits - Know what rewards professionals value and what businesses are offering
• Skills Development - Discover what skills will be needed for the future of work
• Hiring Trends - Understand what motivates and engages top teams
• Track Progress - See if pay gaps and diversity have improved over the last 12 months

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The survey only takes a few minutes to complete. As a thank-you, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win your share of £500 worth of vouchers, plus early access to the results.

Have you say to help deliver a more accurate picture of how work is evolving year-on-year:

For employers, leadership, or HR focussed roles
For permanent professionals
‍For freelancers