About the Payroll Insight Survey

The Payroll Insights Surveys provide a valuable opportunity to share experiences and insights from across the profession. Each survey has been designed to be short, simple and easy to complete – usually taking less than 10 minutes of your time. 

Why your input matters

Your feedback helps build a clearer picture of payroll in the UK – from everyday practices to emerging challenges and opportunities. By contributing, you’re helping to:

  • Benchmark and share best practice: Results allow payroll professionals and organisations to see how they compare with others across the industry.

  • Shape the profession: Your responses highlight key trends and issues, ensuring payroll gets the recognition and support it deserves.

Who should take part?

  • Payroll managers, directors and heads of payroll are invited to complete either the in-house or outsourced survey, depending on their team setup.

  • Payroll professionals at all levels are encouraged to complete the Payroll Professional survey. Please share this with colleagues and peers to help us capture as many voices as possible.

By completing the surveys relevant to you, you’ll be making a real difference to your profession, your peers and the future of payroll.