DelTra Salary & Engagement Survey 2026

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Two reports. One complete picture of the UK change and transformation market.


The UK change and transformation market is entering a more disciplined phase. While businesses look to deliver complex programmes with leaner teams and tighter spend, professionals in the sector are weighing up their options.

To do the findings justice, we’ve split this year’s survey into two reports.

  • Inside the Transformation Workforce looks at what shapes people’s experience of work: how they want to work, what makes them stay or leave, and whether they feel valued.
  • Inside the Transformation Market looks at what the market is paying and where it’s heading: salary and day rate benchmarks, satisfaction with pay, and confidence in the year ahead.

Inside the Transformation Workforce


How do transformation professionals really feel about their work, and what would make them leave?

Download part 1 to:

  • See how happy and valued permanent staff and contractors feel in their roles.
  • Find out what makes professionals move, and how salary compares with the desire for a new challenge.
  • Understand what factors permanent and contract professionals prioritise when choosing a role.
  • Explore the findings on hybrid working, career breaks, progression and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Inside the Transformation Market


What is the market paying, and how confident are people about what comes next?

Download part 2 to:

  • Benchmark permanent salary bands and contractor day rates across permanent and contract roles, inside and outside London.
  • See which disciplines and sectors are most satisfied with their pay, and which feel under pressure.
  • Hear what contractors say about IR35 and contract length.
  • Understand how confident professionals feel about their career prospects, and what they expect over the next 12 months.
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