Business Segments · Compensation and benefits

Consulting — Compensation and benefits

MRSH Consulting — Compensation and benefits increased by 8.2% to $1.48B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.2%, from $1.36B to $1.48B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue may signal rising talent costs or lower productivity, while a decrease may suggest improved efficiency or headcount reduction.

Detailed definition

Includes all salaries, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the consulting segment's workfo...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for all professional services firms; highly comparable across the consulting industry.

Metric ID: mrsh_segment_consulting_compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.31B$1.31B$1.31B$1.31B$1.34B$1.34B$1.34B$1.34B$1.36B$1.48B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+1.8%+8.2%
YoY Change+2.1%+2.1%+2.1%+2.1%+1.8%+8.2%
Range$1.31B$1.48B
CAGR+5.3%
Avg YoY Growth+3.0%
Median YoY Growth+2.1%
Current Streak9+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MRSH's consulting — compensation and benefits?
MRSH (MRSH) reported consulting — compensation and benefits of $1.48B in Q1 2026.
How has MRSH's consulting — compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
MRSH's consulting — compensation and benefits increased by 8.2% year-over-year, from $1.36B to $1.48B.
What does consulting — compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of salaries, bonuses, and benefits for employees in the consulting segment.