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Breaking News: The BNC’s 2025 Salary Survey Report Is Out 

The much-anticipated Annual BNC (Buyers' Networking Club) Salary Survey Report has officially dropped — and once again, it’s delivering the clarity, confidence, and credibility that thousands of Event Managers across the UK and beyond rely on to advance their careers.

Released exclusively to members of The BNC, this year’s report reflects the voices and realities of 124 BNC members and offers a detailed snapshot of the event management profession.

From salary benchmarks and industry trends to working patterns and career progression insights, the 2025 edition is already receiving 100% positive feedback from readers — many of whom call it their “go-to guide” for salary negotiations, career planning, and professional validation.

“The BNC Salary Survey – always a fascinating read – the only survey true to life and current in the market,” one respondent praised. “Appreciate you going to all the effort for stats analysis and sharing. Must be very labour intensive.”

Key Insights from the 2025 Report include:

• Average Salary: £56,764 — up 11.6% from the previous year, continuing a strong upward trend since 2019.

• Seniority: 41.9% of respondents are at a senior level.

• Experience: 28.5% have 10–15 years in the industry.

• Events Organised: 40.3% manage 6–20 events annually.

• Work Patterns: 74.2% work from home on Fridays.

• Team Size: 49.6% are part of small teams (1–5 people).

• Industry: Financial Services lead at 29% of the respondent base.

• Reward & Recognition: 41.2% feel neither over nor under-rewarded, while 66.7% receive a bonus, and 52.9% get a financial bonus annually.

The report also reveals critical shifts in workplace culture: a growing number of event professionals now receive paid volunteering time, and 56.1% are still not paid for overtime — shedding light on key areas for future advocacy.

The BNC, long trusted as the events industry's central hub for recommendation and information sharing and community support, continues to provide professionals with the tools they need to make informed decisions — whether they’re negotiating a raise, seeking a new role, or benchmarking their value in a competitive market.

A Career Compass, Not Just a Report

What sets the BNC Salary Survey apart is its authenticity and precision. With in-house corporate professionals making up 88.4% of respondents — many from associations, charities, and government bodies — the data reflects real working conditions, not inflated figures or agency-heavy statistics.

And while the industry continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: Event Managers trust The BNC to tell to collate essential information containing true market insights.

A summary of some of eye-opening highlights reveal: 

• Male salaries on average surpass female salaries even in a female-dominated industry – why is this the case?

• The highest earners tend to work 50-60 hours per week on average.

• There is a trend showing that larger companies (based on the number of employees) tend to have higher average salaries. This could reflect economies of scale, better resource allocation, and increased opportunities for career progression.

• Those with good or better promotion prospects tend to have higher salaries on average, highlighting the link between career growth opportunities and compensation.

• Access to a mentor is correlated with higher salaries on average, suggesting that guidance and support in career development can lead to greater financial rewards.

• The top three incentives when looking for a new role are:

1. 1. Job satisfaction

   2. Flexibility / Work-life balance

   3. Higher pay

As the only report many professionals consider "true to life," this annual publication from The BNC has become a powerful resource for career progression in the events industry.

The full report is now available exclusively to BNC members.