Welcome to the 2025 Executive Compensation Survey Portal, a comprehensive survey results page tailored specifically for HR professionals seeking invaluable insights into national compensation and workforce trends on executive-level positions. We at AAIM appreciate your participation and commitment, and now it’s time for you to unlock the power of the data you helped create. Dive into the comprehensive data of this benchmark survey and utilize this compensation data all year!

The National Executive Compensation Survey provides compensation data on select executive-level positions.

• Participating Geographic Area: United States
• Responses Listed by: Job Title, Sales Volume (manufacturing, non-manufacturing, combined), Company Size, Industry, Region, State, Metropolitan Statistical Area, Benefits and Perquisites, Stock Ownership
• Data Provided: Number of Organizations Responding, Number of Employees, Base Pay (mean, median, 10th, 25th, 7th, and 90th percentiles), Variable Pay (Mean, Median, 25th, 75th, and target percentiles), Total Cash
• Compensation (mean, median, 10th , 25th ,75th and 90th percentiles)
• Survey Data Sources: Participating members of participating U.S. employer associations

Leverage the data from the survey in the following ways:

Competitive Salary Structures:

Align your organization’s salary structures with industry benchmarks to remain competitive in talent acquisition and retention.

Informed Negotiations:

Use accurate compensation data for transparent and informed salary negotiations during hiring and reviews.

Budget Planning:

Inform budget planning by aligning compensation expenses with industry standards, ensuring financial allocations meet organizational goals.

Talent Acquisition Strategy:

Develop targeted talent acquisition strategies by understanding regional and national salary trends.

Retention and Performance:

Identify areas for adjusting compensation to retain key personnel, link pay to performance, and enhance employee satisfaction.

Ready to Uncover Your Impact?
Your contribution matters, and the results are in your hands. Click the download button to access the 2025 National Executive Compensation Survey results. Explore the nuances, gain actionable insights, and take the next steps toward elevating your organization’s success.

Thank you for being a vital part of shaping the future of HR and business practices. Your commitment to excellence is the driving force behind the insights we share today.