Discontinued — last reported Q2 '13

Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

MRSH Compensation and benefits increased by 4.9% to $4.13B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.3%, from $3.85B to $4.13B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 8.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2008
Last reportedQ2 2013

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.

Detailed definition

Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.

Metric ID: is_compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.86B$2.85B$2.91B$3.10B$3.01B$2.92B$3.04B$3.21B$3.34B$3.29B$3.27B$3.47B$3.45B$3.44B$3.63B$3.85B$3.90B$3.89B$3.94B$4.13B
QoQ Change-0.2%+1.8%+6.7%-2.9%-2.9%+3.9%+5.6%+4.1%-1.5%-0.6%+6.2%-0.5%-0.3%+5.5%+6.1%+1.2%-0.0%+1.1%+4.9%
YoY Change+5.2%+2.5%+4.6%+3.5%+10.9%+12.5%+7.6%+8.2%+3.5%+4.7%+11.1%+11.0%+12.8%+13.1%+8.5%+7.3%
Range$2.85B$4.13B
CAGR+8.0%
Avg YoY Growth+7.9%
Median YoY Growth+7.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Business Segments — Consulting Segment

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SegmentQ4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Consulting Segment$1.31B$1.31B$1.31B$1.31B$1.42B$1.36B$1.40B$1.43B
Total$3.27B$3.47B$3.45B$3.44B$3.63B$3.85B$3.90B$3.89B

Consulting Segment was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Business Segments — Risk and Insurance Services

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SegmentQ1 '26
Risk and Insurance Services$2.61B
Consulting$1.48B
Total$4.13B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MRSH's compensation and benefits?
MRSH (MRSH) reported compensation and benefits of $4.13B in Q1 2026.
How has MRSH's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
MRSH's compensation and benefits increased by 7.3% year-over-year, from $3.85B to $4.13B.
What is the long-term trend for MRSH's compensation and benefits?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), MRSH's compensation and benefits has grown at a 8.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.43B to $15.58B.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.