The results are in. Hundreds of SAP contractors across the UK & Ireland shared how they work, what they want, and why they stay or go.
Key Insights from the 2024 SAP Contractor Survey
- Day Rates: 44% earn between £/€500–700 per day; over 10% are on £/€1,000+.
- IR35: 77.4% operate outside IR35. 75.6% of those inside would leave for an outside-IR35 role.
- Working Patterns: Only 5.6% work more than 3 days a week on-site. Remote and hybrid dominate.
- Recruitment Process: Most find work via SAP specialist agencies (30.6%) or personal networks (28.9%).
- Offer Dynamics: Over half (55.1%) received multiple offers before accepting their latest role.
- Contract Length: 71% of contractors stay 12+ months on a project; 21% stay over 2 years.
What Influences SAP Contractors Most
- Why they accept roles: Outside IR35 determination (47.3%), suitable rate, remote/hybrid setup, project scope.
- Why they reject roles: Unrealistic rates (72.9%), inside IR35, poor reputation, outdated tech.
- What makes projects succeed: 50% cite a cohesive team across SI, FTEs, and contractors.
- What causes failure: 51% say poor leadership is the top reason SAP projects go wrong.
Contractor Sentiment & Preferences
- 82% are satisfied or very satisfied with their current role.
- 28% prefer no downtime between projects; most others want 1–3 weeks off.
- Over half start looking for new roles around 4 weeks before their contract ends.
What Makes a Good Recruitment Partner?
- 57.9% value strong relationships with individual consultants.
- Top pet peeve? Ghosting—cited by 42.7% as the most frustrating part of the hiring process.
📥 Download the full SAP Contractor Survey 2024 PDF
If you’d like a tailored summary or to share these insights with your hiring team, reach out to us—this data is already shaping how leading SAP employers approach contractor recruitment in 2024.
