£26–30k
Typical trainee base in both London and Bristol
Free salary guide · 2026/27
Pay, commission and working patterns for recruitment consultants, delivery consultants and leaders across Bristol, London and the rest of the UK.
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Key headlines
Headline figures from the Talent Chief Salary Guide 2026/27, based on 101 live job adverts and 13 published guides and surveys.
Typical trainee base in both London and Bristol
London base premium over Bristol from consultant level up
Most common top commission rate in adverts that state one
of recruiters looking to move in 2026; salary is the top driver (80%)
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Straight answers on basic pay, realistic OTE, delivery roles, commission and working patterns — with clear confidence ratings where the evidence is thin.
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About Talent Chief
Tom Greet has nearly 10 years in recruitment and 200+ placements. Talent Chief is an independent rec2rec for Tech & Engineering desks in Bristol, London and remote roles across the UK.
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