US East Coast salary guide 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Frazer Jones East Coast HR
market report!

As 2026 approaches, HR hiring across the East Coast
is evolving rapidly. Financial services, professional
services, and commerce and industry are all facing
unique pressures, from economic shifts and digital
transformation to changing workforce expectations.
In this environment, HR has become a strategic
function, central to business resilience and growth.

At Frazer Jones, we see a market that is competitive
but full of opportunity. Financial services firms are
prioritizing transformation and regulatory agility.
Professional services are focused on culture,
capability, and client delivery. Commerce and
industry sectors are adapting to supply chain
disruption and workforce modernization

For candidates, success means demonstrating
adaptability, commercial awareness, and
cultural fit. For employers, the challenge is to
invest in talent, stay informed, and move quickly
when the right person comes along.

We hope that this guide helps you navigate this environment. Should you wish to discuss it in detail, or for a confidential conversation about recruitment or your career, please do get in touch today.

We invite you to download the complete report by filling in the form below, or for an in-depth discussion on any of the material in the report please contact a member of our team in the US today.

Our latest East Coast jobs

Payroll Director

The Director of Payroll leads end-to-end payroll operations for a large, multi-entity, multi-state, and international workforce. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing while overseeing payroll systems, controls, and a high-performing team. The Director partners closely with HR, Finance, IT, and external auditors and serves as the payroll subject matter expert for the […]
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Global Benefits Specialist

Organization Overview A global, privately funded organization operates at the intersection of advanced technology, market expertise, and entrepreneurial decision-making. With a long-standing presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, the firm operates across multiple asset classes and complementary investment strategies. The culture emphasizes autonomy, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking. Role Summary […]
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Head of Reward and Payroll

The VP of Total Rewards is responsible for developing, overseeing, and continually enhancing the company’s comprehensive Total Rewards strategy. This includes compensation, benefits, payroll operations, retirement plans, and related programs. The role reports directly to both the Chief Financial Officer and the Senior Vice President of HR Strategy & Operations, requiring strong cross-functional alignment. The […]
  • Salary GBP175000 – GBP225000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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  • Financial services
  • Permanent

Head of Talent Development & Succession

Role: Head of Talent Development & Succession Location: New York, NY In Office Schedule: 5 days on site Compensation range: $400,000 – $550,000 Description We are seeking a strategic and systems-oriented leader to build and own the firm’s long-term human capital architecture. Reporting to the CTO, this role is responsible for the systems through which […]
  • Salary USD400000 – USD600000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 7 days ago

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  • Engineering/manufacturing/industrial
  • Permanent

People Analytics Manager

Role Summary This role leads the strategy and development of workforce analytics across the organisation. It ensures people data is transformed into high‑value insights that support talent, organisational performance, and leadership decision‑making, while maintaining strong data standards and minimal technical complexity. Working closely with HR, Finance, Technology, and business leaders, the role bridges strategic objectives […]
  • Salary USD160000 – USD210000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 7 days ago

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  • Permanent

Senior Compensation Manager

Position Overview The firm is seeking a high‑caliber Compensation professional to join its Human Capital team and lead key components of compensation strategy, design, and execution. This role sits at the intersection of analytics, business partnership, and strategic advisory work. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in financial services, private equity, alternatives, or a similarly […]
  • Salary USD180000 – USD230000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Professional services
  • Permanent

Senior Recruiter

Our client is a global management consultancy seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead lateral hiring efforts across their high-growth divisions in the U.S. This role will be part of a growing recruiting team locally and a broader global team. It will support U.S. hiring, focused on consulting hires. The role will be focused in sourcing […]
  • Salary USD120000 – USD150000 per annum + plus bonus
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Permanent

Techno-Functional Workday Architect

Workday Architect – Integrations & Workday Studio Location: Jersey City, NJ or Boston, MA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Experience: 5+ years Workday experience About the Role We’re looking for a Workday Architect who can own the design, strategy, and delivery of complex Workday integrations across our enterprise landscape. This role is ideal for someone […]
  • Salary USD100000 – USD145000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Permanent

Technical Workday Manager

Technical Workday Manager – Integrations & Workday Studio Location: Jersey City, NJ or Boston, MA Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Experience: 8+ years Workday experience About the Role We’re seeking a seasoned Technical Workday Manager to lead our Workday integrations strategy, development, and team execution. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership with people […]
  • Salary USD110000 – USD170000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Permanent

Associate Director People Analytics

Associate Director, People Analytics Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Experience: 6+ years Reports to: Head of Workforce Analytics About the Role The Associate Director of People Analytics will play a critical role in shaping how the organization uses data to understand, plan, and optimize its workforce. This leader will partner closely with HR, Finance, and […]
  • Salary USD150000 – USD200000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Legal
  • Permanent

Senior Manager Lateral Recruiting

We are supporting a client in the “BigLaw” space with hiring a Senior Manager Lateral Recruiting. This critical role will lead a national team across both business services and lateral legal recruiting, and will be responsible for driving overall strategy, developing the team, ensuring best practice approaches and quality of delivery, and cultivating productive relationships […]
  • Salary USD200000 – USD230000 per annum + plus bonus
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Legal
  • Permanent

Senior HR Manager

Our client is a global law firm hiring a Senior HR Manager, Americas leading a team in support of the global Business Services (non-attorney) population. This role will report to the Director of HR for Business Services and partner with the Americas CPO and Heads of Business Services groups to influence the global people agenda […]
  • Salary USD210000 – USD230000 per annum + plus bonus
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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