Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits
Northern Trust Compensation and benefits increased by 4571.6% to $822.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.0%, from $754.10M to $822.20M. 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 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
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $18.80M | $16.70M | $70.00M | $20.00M | $14.80M | $64.40M | $17.40M | $16.50M | $66.40M | $17.00M | $14.70M | $754.10M | $18.20M | $17.60M | $822.20M |
| QoQ Change | — | -11.2% | +319.2% | -71.4% | -26.0% | +335.1% | -73.0% | -5.2% | +302.4% | -74.4% | -13.5% | >999% | -97.6% | -3.3% | >999% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +6.4% | -11.4% | -8.0% | -13.0% | +11.5% | +3.1% | -2.3% | -10.9% | >999% | +7.1% | +19.7% | +9.0% |
Range$14.70M – $822.20M
CAGR+194.3%
Avg YoY Growth+87.2%
Median YoY Growth+4.7%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|
| Wealth Management Segment | $177.30M |
| Asset Servicing Segment | $107.50M |
| Total | $822.20M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Northern Trust's compensation and benefits?
- Northern Trust (NTRS) reported compensation and benefits of $822.20M in Q1 2026.
- How has Northern Trust's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- Northern Trust's compensation and benefits increased by 9.0% year-over-year, from $754.10M to $822.20M.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.