2026 performance marketing salary guide.
Hiring performance marketing talent in 2026? The 2026 performance marketing salary guide provides clear salary benchmarks across SEO, PPC, growth, ecommerce and paid media roles. Use it to shape your hiring strategy, support budget conversations and give candidates transparency on what to expect.
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This guide is for hiring managers, team leads, and professionals working in paid media, CRM, SEO, CRO, and acquisition roles. Whether you're building out a performance function or looking for your next opportunity, this guide is for you.
It provides up-to-date salary data for performance marketing roles in 2026, helping you make informed hiring or career decisions. You’ll also find insights on where demand is highest and how salary bands are shifting across the UK.
The guide includes roles such as Head of Performance Marketing, PPC Manager, Head of SEO, CRM Manager, CRO Specialist, Performance Marketing Executive, and Acquisition Marketing Manager. It spans junior, mid-level, and senior-level positions.
The average salary for performance marketing roles in 2026 stands at £63,676. This is based on a specific list of roles including PPC specialists, SEO managers, CRM leads, affiliate marketers, CRO analysts, and heads of performance. With businesses focused on measurable results and growth efficiency, these technical and commercially driven roles continue to command some of the highest salaries in marketing.
Growth in ecommerce, demand for measurable results, and rising ad costs are increasing the value of skilled performance marketers. Employers are prioritising ROI, data, and automation, which means specialists in PPC, SEO, CRM, and CRO are in high demand.
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