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RCLCO | CEL Compensation Advisors today unveiled the 36th National Real Estate Compensation & Benefits Survey, a nearly 400‑page study that details year‑end compensation forecasts, incentive plans, benefits practices, and pay levels for over 160 positions. The data comes from more than 400 commercial real‑estate firms across all major asset classes, ownership types, and service lines.
“We’re thrilled to add new questions on metrics, KPIs, LTIP structure, and management co‑investment,” said Lucy Bertsch, co‑head of RCLCO’s Compensation Consulting Practice. “We also expanded the section on expected 2025‑2026 pay adjustments, giving firms the insights they need for future compensation decisions.”
Key findings: 88 % of respondents plan to raise base salaries in 2024‑2025, averaging a 4.7 % increase. For 2026, 86 % expect a 4.1 % rise. Annual bonuses are projected to stay flat, with 58 % of firms maintaining current bonus levels for 2025.
The survey, a 35‑year industry benchmark, offers detailed breakdowns by company size, ownership, asset class, region, and metro area, providing actionable data for all U.S. commercial real‑estate organizations. The full report is available for purchase here.
For inquiries about RCLCO’s compensation consulting services that utilize this data, contact Lucy Bertsch at [email protected].
ABOUT RCLCO | CEL COMPENSATION ADVISORS
Formed in 2023 from the partnership of RCLCO Real Estate Consulting and CEL Compensation Advisors, the firm combines CEL’s annual compensation survey and consulting expertise with RCLCO’s management consulting and executive search capabilities. Today, RCLCO | CEL Compensation Advisors releases the 2025 Survey, delivering comprehensive compensation and benefit data for employees of 400+ real‑estate companies.
