HR Desk: The 10 top-paying companies in the UK revealed

The UK’s top-paying companies have been revealed, with just three industries represented in the list.

Banking, consulting and tech are the industries with the highest paid workers according to the Glassdoor study, with staff offered a median total compensation package between £73,000 and £90,000.

Of the top ten companies only one is headquartered in London.

Glassdoor’s Chief Economist, Dr Andrew Chamberlain said the top companies reflected the modern need for niche skilled workers.

“A huge contributing factor to high salaries is the development of technology tied to in-demand global skills. Economists often refer to this as the ‘superstar effect’,” he said.

“Today, with expanding broadband and the spread of mobile devices, it’s possible for skilled workers to impact millions, rather than thousands. These skilled workers are hugely valuable for companies looking to grow their global profile - but demand is clearly outstripping supply.

“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. Barriers to entry at consulting firms mean that many loyal clients stay with specialists for a number of years because of their extensive contacts base, and bankers are of course still receiving hefty bonuses as successful traders bring huge company returns.”

The 10 best paying companies in the UK are:

1. SAP

•   Median Total Compensation: £90,000

•   Median Base Salary: £75,000

•   Industry: Tech

2. EMC

•   Median Total Compensation: £86,500

•   Median Base Salary: £70,000

•   Industry: Tech

3. McKinsey & Company

•   Median Total Compensation: £85,499

•   Median Base Salary: £78,000

•   Industry: Consulting

4. Boston Consulting Group

•   Median Total Compensation: £83,311

•   Median Base Salary: £80,000

•   Industry: Consulting

5. Facebook

•   Median Total Compensation: £79,500

•   Median Base Salary: £68,420

•   Industry: Tech

6. Deutsche Bank

•   Median Total Compensation: £75,000

•   Median Base Salary: £65,000

•   Industry: Banking

7. Nomura International

•   Median Total Compensation: £74,990

•   Median Base Salary: £65,000

•   Industry: Banking

8. Cisco Systems

•   Median Total Compensation: £74,000

•   Median Base Salary: £58,952.5

•   Industry: Tech

9. Google

•   Median Total Compensation: £73,300

•   Median Base Salary: £60,225

•   Industry: Tech

10. BNP Paribas

•   Median Total Compensation: £73,000

•   Median Base Salary: £62,000

•   Industry: Banking