Strategist Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 25 Nov 2023
Base Pay Range
£53K - £76K/yr
Average Base Pay

12 salaries

£53K

Low

£64K

Average

£76K

High

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How much does a Strategist make? The national average salary for a Strategist is £63,578 in United Kingdom. Filter by location to see Strategist salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 12 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Strategist employees.

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Hall & Partners
3.5

Hall & Partners

Strategist

£43,112

 /yr
Range: £36K - £50K
23 salaries
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£36K

£50K

£36,112 - £50,107 Range

BBH Global
3.4

BBH Global

Strategist

£35,701

 /yr
Range: £27K - £57K
20 salaries
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£27K

£57K

£27,184 - £57,378 Range

Goldman Sachs
3.9

Goldman Sachs

Strategist

£146,392

 /yr
Range: £55K - £293K
17 salaries
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£55K

£293K

£55,171 - £293,017 Range

Bow&Arrow
3.8

Bow&Arrow

Strategist

£43,107

 /yr
Range: £32K - £54K
15 salaries
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£32K

£54K

£32,129 - £53,686 Range

Ogilvy
3.7

Ogilvy

Strategist

£38,177

 /yr
Range: £28K - £53K
13 salaries
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£28K

£53K

£27,591 - £53,392 Range

Flamingo
3

Flamingo

Strategist

£41,868

 /yr
Range: £27K - £58K
10 salaries
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£27K

£58K

£27,184 - £58,259 Range

VMLY&R
3.7

VMLY&R

Strategist

£47,029

 /yr
Range: £30K - £67K
10 salaries
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£30K

£67K

£30,093 - £67,335 Range

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RAPP
3.5

RAPP

Strategist

£44,974

 /yr
Range: £32K - £207K
10 salaries
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£32K

£207K

£32,035 - £207,475 Range

Landor
3.6

Landor

Strategist

£39,559

 /yr
Range: £36K - £49K
10 salaries
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£36K

£49K

£36,089 - £49,004 Range

The Goat Agency
2.9

The Goat Agency

Strategist

£32,000

 /yr
Range: £28K - £50K
9 salaries
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£28K

£50K

£28,152 - £50,311 Range

Deutsche Bank
3.8

Deutsche Bank

Strategist

£146,817

 /yr
Range: £104K - £588K
9 salaries
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£104K

£588K

£104,212 - £588,334 Range

Wolff Olins
4.6

Wolff Olins

Strategist

£41,245

 /yr
Range: £31K - £144K
9 salaries
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£31K

£144K

£30,905 - £143,933 Range

VaynerMedia
3.4

VaynerMedia

Strategist

£54,778

 /yr
Range: £30K - £61K
8 salaries
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£30K

£61K

£30,093 - £60,566 Range

Digitas
3.8

Digitas

Strategist

£40,806

 /yr
Range: £32K - £84K
8 salaries
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£32K

£84K

£32,335 - £83,541 Range

AKQA
4

AKQA

Strategist

£37,086

 /yr
Range: £33K - £51K
8 salaries
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£33K

£51K

£33,000 - £50,925 Range

HM Revenue and Customs
3.7

HM Revenue and Customs

Strategist

£71,600

 /yr
Range: £45K - £86K
8 salaries
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£45K

£86K

£44,830 - £85,502 Range

McCann Worldgroup
3.6

McCann Worldgroup

Strategist

£41,151

 /yr
Range: £31K - £74K
7 salaries
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£31K

£74K

£30,715 - £74,293 Range

PHD Worldwide
3.7

PHD Worldwide

Strategist

£42,104

 /yr
Range: £29K - £58K
7 salaries
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£29K

£58K

£29,417 - £57,832 Range

Havas Worldwide
3.5

Havas Worldwide

Strategist

£48,498

 /yr
Range: £38K - £81K
7 salaries
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£38K

£81K

£38,118 - £80,837 Range

The Marketing Practice
2.7

The Marketing Practice

Strategist

£44,500

 /yr
Range: £35K - £60K
7 salaries
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£35K

£60K

£35,000 - £60,323 Range

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Strategist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Strategist salaries - 23 salaries reported£43,112/yr
Strategist salaries - 20 salaries reported£35,701/yr
Strategist salaries - 17 salaries reported£146,392/yr
Strategist salaries - 15 salaries reported£43,107/yr
Strategist salaries - 13 salaries reported£38,177/yr
Strategist salaries - 10 salaries reported£41,868/yr
Strategist salaries - 10 salaries reported£47,029/yr
Strategist salaries - 10 salaries reported£44,974/yr
Strategist salaries - 10 salaries reported£39,559/yr
Strategist salaries - 9 salaries reported£32,000/yr
Strategist salaries - 9 salaries reported£146,817/yr
Strategist salaries - 9 salaries reported£41,245/yr
Strategist salaries - 8 salaries reported£54,778/yr
Strategist salaries - 8 salaries reported£40,806/yr
Strategist salaries - 8 salaries reported£37,086/yr
Strategist salaries - 8 salaries reported£71,600/yr
Strategist salaries - 7 salaries reported£41,151/yr
Strategist salaries - 7 salaries reported£42,104/yr
Strategist salaries - 7 salaries reported£48,498/yr
Strategist salaries - 7 salaries reported£44,500/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Strategist salaries

The average salary for a Strategist is £63,578 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 12 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Strategist employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Strategist in United Kingdom is £75,624 per year.

The lowest salary for a Strategist in United Kingdom is £53,450 per year.

Strategists are generally well-paid, with starting salaries somewhat over the national average. With the right experience and knowledge of their company, they can earn into six figures. This pay reflects the value that they add to their business. Their earnings also depend on their location as well as their industry. Additionally, a career in strategy positions candidates with the skillset and network to move into management and executive-level roles.

Experience is the key to increasing your salary in your career as a strategist. Successful strategists can see their salary increase by 50% after four years on the job. So what can you do if you don’t have experience on your side? Start by taking time to expand your career skill set. If you have the base of a bachelor's degree, consider pursuing a master's degree in a related field to transition easier to better paying positions. Seek out the multiple options for certified training relevant to your industry and that enhances your specialisation in the field. You may even want to switch industries, as some are higher paying than others, such as the finance industry. Taking these steps on top of the knowledge you are already gaining in the field will give you a competitive advantage when aiming for a higher salary as a strategist.

Negotiations are all part of your career path, whether you’re looking for an internal promotion or you have your eye on a new strategist job. First you’ll need to do a bit of preparation and research. Gauge the market value of your position by reviewing related postings from other employers and use these findings to settle on a number you feel confident about. Negotiating can seem daunting, but prepare a plan in advance. Strategists who can demonstrate successful results from their strategic initiatives are more valuable to their organisations. Knowing this puts you in a favourable position to negotiate a higher salary. Think about the wording you would like to use, and say something along the lines of "I strongly believe my market value is this" to emphasise that you know the industry benchmarks and you’re well prepared for the meeting.

About 75.07% of Strategist professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Strategist in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Strategist professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £45,728 and £88,395 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £63,578 following the average career path of a Strategist.

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