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Strategic Communications Salary & Labour Report

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Lauren Maddocks
Posted on 11 Feb 2026 · 21 mins read

Strategic Communications teams are operating in one of the most demanding environments in recent memory. Political volatility, heightened scrutiny and rapid technological change are placing sustained pressure on already lean functions.

This report provides a grounded view of where the market stands today.

Drawing on survey data from professionals across policy, public affairs and corporate communications, it benchmarks salaries, benefits, skills and workforce trends, while examining the wider forces reshaping the profession, from AI and digital influence to hybrid working and evolving candidate expectations.

It is designed to offer clarity in a complex landscape.

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