Compensation and benefits
United Parcel Service, Inc. Compensation and benefits decreased by 11.4% to $11.55B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.4%, from $11.83B to $11.55B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows relatively stable performance with a 1.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
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.
compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $11.33B | $11.15B | $12.68B | $11.60B | $11.34B | $11.49B | $13.29B | $11.46B | $11.20B | $11.53B | $12.90B | $11.64B | $11.50B | $11.96B | $13.00B | $11.83B | $11.63B | $12.12B | $13.03B | $11.55B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.6% | +13.8% | -8.5% | -2.2% | +1.3% | +15.7% | -13.7% | -2.3% | +3.0% | +11.9% | -9.8% | -1.2% | +3.9% | +8.7% | -9.0% | -1.7% | +4.2% | +7.6% | -11.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.2% | +3.1% | +4.8% | -1.2% | -1.3% | +0.3% | -2.9% | +1.5% | +2.7% | +3.7% | +0.7% | +1.6% | +1.1% | +1.4% | +0.3% | -2.4% |
Business Segments — U.S. Domestic Package
| Segment | FY'22 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Domestic Package | $431.00M |
| Total | $47.72B |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
U.S. Domestic Package was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Business Segments — International Segment
| Segment | Q1 '25 |
|---|---|
| International Segment | $957.00M |
| Total | $11.83B |
Compensation and benefits at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported compensation and benefits of $11.55B in Q1 2026.
- How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits decreased by 2.4% year-over-year, from $11.83B to $11.55B.
- What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits has grown at a 1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $46.64B to $48.61B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.