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Compensation and benefits
Bank of America Compensation and benefits increased by 2.7% to $1.81B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.7%, from $1.76B to $1.81B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 2.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often correlates with higher stock-based compensation or pension accruals, while a decrease reflects the realization of these tax benefits.
Detailed definition
This represents the deferred tax asset created by timing differences between the recognition of compensation and benefit...
Peer comparison
Standard across most large corporations, though sensitive to the mix of cash vs. equity-based compensation.
Metric ID:
other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_deferred_expense_compensat_cd49bfHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.39B | $1.63B | $1.70B | $1.76B | $1.81B |
| QoQ Change | — | +16.7% | +4.5% | +3.7% | +2.7% |
| YoY Change | — | +16.7% | +4.5% | +3.7% | +2.7% |
Range$1.39B – $1.81B
CAGR+29.8%
Avg YoY Growth+6.9%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bank of America's compensation and benefits?
- Bank of America (BAC) reported compensation and benefits of $1.81B in Q4 2025.
- How has Bank of America's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- Bank of America's compensation and benefits increased by 2.7% year-over-year, from $1.76B to $1.81B.
- What is the long-term trend for Bank of America's compensation and benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Bank of America's compensation and benefits has grown at a 2.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.58B to $1.81B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The tax savings expected from future deductions related to employee compensation and benefits.