Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits
ServiceNow Compensation and benefits increased by 11.2% to $547.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.4%, from $470.00M to $547.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 15.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
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.
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compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
19 periods
| 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 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $281.00M | $291.00M | $303.00M | $325.00M | $352.00M | $361.00M | $363.00M | $381.00M | $397.00M | $413.00M | $413.00M | $422.00M | $444.00M | $426.00M | $454.00M | $470.00M | $499.00M | $492.00M | $547.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +3.6% | +4.1% | +7.3% | +8.3% | +2.6% | +0.6% | +5.0% | +4.2% | +4.0% | +0.0% | +2.2% | +5.2% | -4.1% | +6.6% | +3.5% | +6.2% | -1.4% | +11.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +25.3% | +24.1% | +19.8% | +17.2% | +12.8% | +14.4% | +13.8% | +10.8% | +11.8% | +3.1% | +9.9% | +11.4% | +12.4% | +15.5% | +16.4% |
Range$281.00M – $547.00M
CAGR+16.0%
Avg YoY Growth+14.6%
Median YoY Growth+13.8%
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | $62.00M | $64.00M | $66.00M | $68.00M | $76.00M | $78.00M | $78.00M | $84.00M |
| Professional services and other | $12.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $11.00M | $12.00M |
| Total | $444.00M | $426.00M | $454.00M | $470.00M | $499.00M | $492.00M | — | $547.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ServiceNow's compensation and benefits?
- ServiceNow (NOW) reported compensation and benefits of $547.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has ServiceNow's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- ServiceNow's compensation and benefits increased by 16.4% year-over-year, from $470.00M to $547.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for ServiceNow's compensation and benefits?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), ServiceNow's compensation and benefits has grown at a 15.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.13B to $1.75B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.