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If you’ve worked in recruitment, you’ll know the deal. The industry often leans heavily on commission-based pay, and lower base salaries are usually offset by the promise of big earnings if you hit your targets. In theory, it’s motivating - but let’s be honest, it’s not always ideal.
here's the issue.
What happens during a quieter month? When you apply for that mortgage? When your base salary doesn’t reflect your skills and experience?
This commission-heavy model can often mean unpredictable earnings, pressure to prioritise short-term wins over long-term relationships, and environments where competition is put before collaboration. Which isn’t really our bag.
After many years in recruitment, and many chats with many recruiters, we've learned that a lot of us feel the same.
Sure, some people thrive in that setup – but for many, it’s just not sustainable. And when a pay structure doesn’t give you stability or recognition, it’s no surprise that experienced recruiters start looking for something else.
we think there’s a better way.
We're all about doing things differently - so we applied that to our pay structure, too. We've developed a new salary structure for 2025 that reflects our beliefs; built around trust, fairness, and showing that we value our people.
In short, we pay higher base salaries than your typical agency. We've always paid more than most local agencies, but now we've taken it a step further.
why though?
Good question. Why would we put all our salaries up, in one go, out of nowhere?
Well, it's about the bigger picture. We want our people to feel financially secure, valued and motivated - not just by commission, but by knowing they’re trusted to do what they do best. So, our new salary scale is designed to offer stability, clarity, and recognition from day one - still topped off with a great commission scheme, too.
We understand the challenges of working in recruitment. It’s a fast-paced, high-pressure industry where success often depends on factors outside your control. That’s why we designed a model that supports you no matter what.
We believe that when you feel valued and supported, you perform at your best. That’s what we’re building here at talentshed: a place where people work hard because they want to, not because they have to.
And you know what else? You’ll always know where you stand. We also decided to make our salary structure completely open, so you can see exactly what’s possible, what’s next, and how to get there. No guesswork - just a clear path to progression.
so, what are our new salaries?
Well, for trainees coming in with zero experience, salaries are up to £28,000 plus commission.
For Senior Recruiters, base salaries are up to £40,000, plus commission.
And for those in leadership roles? Up to £55,000 (you guessed it) plus commission.
Don’t get us wrong. High salaries come with high expectations, of course, but we’re here to set you up for success. We provide the leadership, tools, team culture and career pathways you need to thrive - and reward you properly in the meantime.
let’s chat.
Curious about what you could achieve with us? Where you’d sit on our salary scale? Get in touch, and we can chat about how your experience and skills could fit into our structure (confidentially, of course).
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