Automotive Industry Salary Guide

Last year was a more positive year for the UK automotive industry but not without its challenges. New car registrations topped £2M for the first time since the pandemic however EV sales remained below targets. The job market was slow with a nervousness with both employers and employees. The Copeland Automotive Industry Salary Guide 2026 will help both employers and employees make sense of the market and key employment issues.

Find out about the latest insights and hiring trends in the UK automotive industry, including the latest salaries, benefits and employee values.

In this guide you will find:

  • Salary tables for key automotive jobs
  • Automotive industry employment trends
  • Working locations
  • Rewards & Benefits Packages in the automotive industry

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Over 24 years recruiting for the automotive industry

Copeland Automotive Recruitment, run by Julia Pennington, are experts in recuiting B2B sales and marketing roles for the UK automotive industry.

We work across the UK with some of the most well-known and inspiring automotive businesses. We like to build long lasting relationships with both our clients and candidates and have established a comprehensive database of automotive talent.