Discontinued — last reported Q2 '13
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
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.
is_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 | $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% |
Business Segments — Consulting Segment
| Segment | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '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
| Segment | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|
| Risk and Insurance Services | $2.61B |
| Consulting | $1.48B |
| Total | $4.13B |
Compensation and benefits at Other Companies
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.