Discontinued — last reported Q3 '23

Current Liabilities

Accrued Compensation

Otis Worldwide Accrued Compensation increased by 4.5% to $605.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.5%, from $579.00M to $605.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows relatively stable performance with a 1.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2023

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects higher performance-based bonus accruals or headcount growth, while a decrease may signal lower variable compensation payouts.

Detailed definition

This reflects the liability for earned but unpaid employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits at the balance sheet date. It...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by service-oriented firms and asset managers as a primary operating liability.

Metric ID: accrued_compensation

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$603.00M$555.00M$592.00M$579.00M$605.00M
QoQ Change—-8.0%+6.7%-2.2%+4.5%
YoY Change—-8.0%+6.7%-2.2%+4.5%
Range$555.00M – $605.00M
CAGR+0.3%
Avg YoY Growth+0.3%
Median YoY Growth+1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation?
Otis Worldwide (OTIS) reported accrued compensation of $605.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation changed year-over-year?
Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation increased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $579.00M to $605.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Otis Worldwide's accrued compensation has grown at a 1.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $556.00M to $605.00M.
What does accrued compensation mean?
The amount of money the company owes employees for work already performed but not yet paid.