High salaries for top graduates in Cambridge, reveals ECM survey

ecm has released its latest annual Salary & Benefits Survey.

The survey analyses data gathered during the final quarter of 2012, both directly from client companies and indirectly from job seekers, vacancies and placements. Its findings allow companies to compare salary levels and benefits packages, to ensure they retain key staff and continue to attract the most highly sought-after candidates.

Among other trends, the survey found that, although salaries for graduate software jobs in Cambridge still start at c.£25k, a wider range is being offered to attract the top candidates.

Martin Constantinides, one of ecm’s directors, says: “In the course of our work at ecm, we collect a large amount of data about the salaries and benefits being offered in the local area. We are always happy to provide informal, one-to-one advice to our clients so they can ensure their salaries and benefits remain competitive. Back in 2008 we extended and consolidated this by carrying out our first formal Salary & Benefits Survey.

“Many ecm clients have kindly participate in these surveys. With our regular, annual survey now firmly established, we believe this year's survey is more useful than ever. It offers a comparison with the results from previous years and look at long-term trends.

“Our survey provides a general guide – obviously individual benefits packages will vary considerably with a particular company’s situation. We are happy to continue to offer advice on a case-by-case basis.”

Advanced copies of the survey have been sent to participating clients, but it is now available more generally. Please contact ecm for details of the survey, via info@ecmselection.co.uk

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