Audit, consulting and accounting pay: variable pay and retention
Salary alone is not enough in firms. Variable pay, progression, workload and flexibility also shape retention in 2026.
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Audit, consulting and accounting pay: variable pay and retention
Updated March 2026 - In professional firms, pay design is now about retention as much as salary level, especially where variable pay and career progression matter.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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