Revealed: the 10 best-paying companies in the UK Companies that specialise in consulting, banking and technology are among those that pay the highest wages in the UK, according […]

Companies that specialise in consulting, banking and technology are among those that pay the highest wages in the UK, according to a new survey.

Jobs website Glassdoor, which conducted the research, said compensation packages among major companies are becoming increasingly competitive in order to attract top talent.

“Tech salaries in particular tend to be high because of a shortage in specialist skills such as software development and programming, with a bidding war for these workers now underway,” said Andrew Chamberlain, chief economist at Glassdoor.

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When compiling the list, Glassdoor looked at salary reports shared on its website by anonymous employees. The median salary is the one that falls in the middle of the highest and lowest wage recorded at a company.

All the top 10 companies offer a base salary of more than £60,000, topped up with extra from bonuses and commission.

Here is the top 10:

1. SAP

Median Total Compensation: £90,000

Median Base Salary: £75,000

German software giant SAP takes first place. The company, which operates out of three locations in the UK, pays some of its employees up to £90,000 a year – more than three times the median annual salary across the country. This consists of a median base salary of £75,000, plus a further £15,000 in bonuses, tips and commission.

Employees on Glassdoor’s website also rated SAP highly for its company culture and the opportunity to move to different departments within the business.

2. EMC

Median Total Compensation: £86,500

Median Base Salary: £70,000

At number two, IT company EMC offers staff around £86,500 a year. The US-headquartered company, which has annual sales of $24.7bn (£17.1bn), was recently bought by Dell in a $70bn deal. Staff praised the firm for its “great product portfolio” and good financial compensation.

3. McKinsey

Median Total Compensation: £85,499

Median Base Salary: £78,000

At management consulting firm McKinsey, it’s possible to receive a pay package of £85,499. Consultancy firms feature frequently among lists of the highest-paying companies, although workers in this field often have to put up with long and unsocial hours.

4. Boston Consulting Group

Median Total Compensation: £83,311

Median Base Salary: £80,000

The second consulting group to appear on the list, BCG offers a median base salary of £80,000 plus bonuses. However, senior staff in this company can earn north of £150,000.

5. Facebook

Median Total Compensation: £79,500

Median Base Salary: £68,420

Completing the top five, Facebook offers generous pay to employees including software engineers. A report last year suggested entry-level employees could net more than $100,000 (£69,000) a year. According to reviews on Glassdoor, Facebook UK offers great free food and a “good working environment.”

6. Deutsche Bank

Median Total Compensation: £75,000

Median Base Salary: £65,000

Deutsche Bank is one of the top financial groups in the world and the rewards for employees are generous. The German bank has operations in more than 70 countries, and has a significant presence in London. Median pay comes in at £75,000, making it London’s highest-paying bank, by Glassdoor’s calculations.

7. Nomura

Median Total Compensation: £74,990

Median Base Salary: £65,000

Japanese banking group Nomura offers median total pay of £74,990. In spite of the financial crisis, bankers are still receiving hefty bonuses as successful traders bring huge company return, said Glassdoor.

8. Cisco Systems

Median Total Compensation: £74,000

Median Base Salary: £58,953

Cisco, the software company that is forging ahead with innovations in the ‘internet of things’, offers a generous pay package to attract the best talent. Employees said Cisco recognises that workplace satisfaction is important, and therefore offers benefits including flexible working.

9. Google

Median Total Compensation: £73,300

Median Base Salary: £60,225

Unsurprisingly, Google also makes the list. Its entry comes after a separate report last week indicated that Google was paying some entry-level software employees more than £70,000 a year, in order to compete with banks and other tech giants.

10. BNP Paribas

Median Total Compensation: £73,000

Median Base Salary: £62,000

BNP Paribas, the international bank that was founded in France, offers its staff generous compensation deals in order to compete with other global players. Employees said that while the work load can be “stressful”, the pay is generous and there is also a “great pension scheme.”