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Hiring tech talent in the South-West? Download our 2026 Salary Guide, powered by real placement data – To see Hiring Trends & Salary Benchmarks for key tech roles from Leadership & Engineering, to GTM and Product.
WHAT’S IN THE REPORT?
Salary Benchmarks for key tech roles in the South-West
How companies can win the race for top tech talent
What trends are shaping tech recruitment in 2026
How SR2 fits into the hiring landscape
And much more…
Our South West Salary Guide
From Bristol and Bath, to Gloucester and Swindon, the South West has quietly become one of the most vibrant tech hubs in the UK. What started as a small cluster of startups supported by strong University pipelines has exploded into a thriving tech ecosystem.
Using real placement data and insights from our Bristol team, we’ve developed our 2026 salary guide with a laser focus on key tech roles across the Silicon Gorge – Providing Salary Benchmarks, hiring insights and a look at the trends impacting the tech hiring landscape across the South-West.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What's in this report?
Our South West Tech For Impact Salary Guide is a comprehensive salary benchmarking and hiring insights report for tech organisations across the South West.
Whether you’re a jobseeker looking to benchmark your salary, or a hiring manager looking for a competitive advantage in the race for talent this report gives you the data backed inisghts you need to plan your next move!
Why does this report focus on the South West?
The South West has quietly become one the UK’s most vibrant tech hubs – With tech organisations from Startups to established Global brands operating out of the Silicon Gorge.
In fact SR2 was founded in Bristol, where our global HQ remains to this day for this very reason, it’s a place with a thriving startup scene, strong university pipelines, and a business-friendly environment, it’s the perfect place for SR2 to connect ambitious professionals with tech companies driving real change.
How can SR2 help my organisation?
As a B-Corp-certified recruitment firm operating across the UK, US, and Germany, we specialise in connecting socially responsible companies with top-tier talent who share their values and purpose.
Our focus spans clean energy, tech for impact, public sector consulting, and more. Giving us unparalleled insight into how purpose-driven professionals think and what they’re looking for in their next role.
Is this report really free?
Yes it is, we don’t believe in locking tools to help purpose driven organisations grow behind a paywall, which is why our reports our 100% free to access. All we ask for in return is a few details, so that we can contact you with more useful content in the future.
Download our Tech For Impact Salary Guide
What are you waiting for? Download our South West Tech For Impact Salary Guide now to discover how to attract the socially responsible talent your organisation needs to drive change!
