Remuneration Report 2026 | Zeren

About the report: What does competitive pay look like in 2026?

Compensation is changing unevenly across the tech sector, with rising demand for senior technical and commercial talent while AI reshapes hiring priorities and team structures.

Zeren's Remuneration Report 2026 draws on hiring mandates completed in 2025 and 2026, reflecting actual compensation agreements rather than survey estimates.

It helps founders, investors and hiring leaders benchmark pay and make informed hiring decisions.

What's inside

• Compensation benchmarks: Salaries, bonuses and equity across ten functions, from sales and engineering to HR and finance.

• Market comparisons: UK, Europe and US benchmarks for early- and late-stage companies.

• AI's impact: Changing skills requirements, team structures and compensation expectations.

• Hiring trends: Talent shortages, candidate expectations and competitive pressures.

Why it matters

Outdated benchmarks can lead to missed hires, unnecessary costs and retention risks. Use the report to assess competitive packages, accounting for differences in geography, company stage and role.

Who it's for

• Founders and executives building tech teams

• VC and PE investors supporting portfolio companies

• HR, talent and hiring leaders reviewing compensation

What you receive

A free 16-page PDF report with compensation benchmarks and market insights from Zeren.