Cost of Revenue

Payroll and employee benefits

McDonald's Payroll and employee benefits remained flat by 0.0% to $726.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.8%, from $739.75M to $726.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Payroll and employee benefits shows relatively stable performance with a 2.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionCost of Revenue
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
Metric ID: is_mcd_restaurant_payroll_and_benefits

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$2.68B$2.62B$2.89B$2.96B$2.91B
YoY Change—-2.2%+10.3%+2.5%-1.8%
Range$2.62B – $2.96B
CAGR+2.1%
Avg YoY Growth+2.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McDonald's's payroll and employee benefits?
McDonald's (MCD) reported payroll and employee benefits of $726.25M in Q4 2025.
How has McDonald's's payroll and employee benefits changed year-over-year?
McDonald's's payroll and employee benefits decreased by 1.8% year-over-year, from $739.75M to $726.25M.
What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's payroll and employee benefits?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), McDonald's's payroll and employee benefits has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.68B to $2.91B.