Audit, consulting and accounting salaries: what drives pay gaps?
Why do similar profiles earn different salaries in firms? The main compensation drivers in 2026.
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Audit, consulting and accounting salaries: what drives pay gaps?
Updated March 2026 - In audit, consulting and accounting firms, salary differences often come from role content, management scope and client exposure more than from job titles alone.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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