A new survey has found that the majority of finance and accounting professionals prefer work perks over higher salaries.
Just 2% said there wasn’t a benefit that could compensate for a pay rise.
Benefits are ‘make or break’ for workers
The latest research from Robert Half, ‘2026 Salary Guide’, analysed evolving pay expectations, the importance of emerging perks and benefits, and the skills commanding salary premiums.
The majority of finance and accounting professionals said they are open to a range of non-salary incentives that reflect changing workplace priorities.
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Many are now looking at the whole package when it comes to looking for new opportunities, from hybrid/remote working to professional development.
Top benefits
Those who said that they would accept certain benefits over a salary increase cited the following perks that would appeal most to them:
- An annual performance bonus (favoured by 86%)
- More time off (82%)
- Flexible work arrangements (80%)
- Professional development opportunities/upskilling (68%)
- A one-time signing bonus (67%)
- Insurance programmes (63%)
- Stock options (63%)
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