Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

SS&C Technologies Compensation and benefits decreased by 27.2% to $61.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.1%, from $52.70M to $61.70M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 22.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

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: 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$27.70M$27.20M$31.30M$39.90M$46.00M$7.40M$31.50M$41.90M$33.50M$42.10M$42.00M$45.10M$50.60M$52.20M$55.40M$52.70M$60.20M$60.00M$84.80M$61.70M
QoQ Change-1.8%+15.1%+27.5%+15.3%-83.9%+325.7%+33.0%-20.0%+25.7%-0.2%+7.4%+12.2%+3.2%+6.1%-4.9%+14.2%-0.3%+41.3%-27.2%
YoY Change+66.1%-72.8%+0.6%+5.0%-27.2%+468.9%+33.3%+7.6%+51.0%+24.0%+31.9%+16.9%+19.0%+14.9%+53.1%+17.1%
Range$7.40M$84.80M
CAGR+18.4%
Avg YoY Growth+44.3%
Median YoY Growth+18.0%

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Software Enabled Services$17.70M$18.20M$19.60M$17.40M$21.20M$21.20M$25.80M$20.70M
License And Maintenance$2.20M$2.10M$2.10M$2.20M
Total$50.60M$52.20M$55.40M$52.70M$60.20M$60.00M$84.80M$61.70M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SS&C Technologies's compensation and benefits?
SS&C Technologies (SSNC) reported compensation and benefits of $61.70M in Q1 2026.
How has SS&C Technologies's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
SS&C Technologies's compensation and benefits increased by 17.1% year-over-year, from $52.70M to $61.70M.
What is the long-term trend for SS&C Technologies's compensation and benefits?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), SS&C Technologies's compensation and benefits has grown at a 22.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $114.00M to $257.70M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.