BDO's 2025 Private Company Executive Compensation Survey

A deep understanding of compensation trends is critical to attract, retain, and appropriately compensate the experienced leaders that businesses need to succeed in an increasingly dynamic business environment.

Yet, many private firms face challenges in accessing reliable market pay data. 

BDO is committed to bridging this gap by offering an in-depth analysis of executive compensation across various roles and industries. Our annual survey provides a unique opportunity to gain insights into competitive pay structures, helping your organization stay ahead in the talent market.

BDO’s Private Company Executive Compensation Survey analyzes pay for CEOs, CFOs, heads of operations (COOs), and top sales/marketing executives. 

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Participate in this year's survey to receive a comprehensive report that serves as an essential tool for benchmarking executive compensation. This exclusive report is available only to participating organizations, offering you a competitive edge in compensation strategy.

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Data Is Calibrated By Several Factors

Company Size

Company Structure

Ownership Type

Industry

Geographic Location

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Detailed Excel Workbook

As a participant, you'll gain access to an Excel Workbook with all data tabulated and accessible by tab. Compensation data is presented in tabular format that can be filtered based on various factors such as job, industry, size, and ownership. The survey also covers employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) arrangements and the use of fiduciary or advisory boards.

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Analyze & Benchmark

Participants also receive a pay analysis tool that they can use to compare their pay to market. This data provides a comprehensive perspective on market rates for salaries, bonuses, and long-term incentives, helping your organization make informed compensation decisions.

In addition to pay data, BDO’s survey also provides data and analysis covering:

  • Employer-Funded Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
  • Company/Employee-Owned Life Insurance (e.g., Split Dollar Life)
  • Other Compensation Arrangements (e.g., Carried Interest Plan)

  • Restricted Stock 
  • Units or Phantom Shares
  • Stock Option or Stock Appreciation Rights 
  • Long-Term Cash
  • Profits of Capital Interest Plans

  • Fiduciary or Advisory Board 
  • Independent Director Prevalence
  • Independent Director Fees

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Unlock valuable insights from past surveys and our latest thought leadership to better understand the evolving landscape of executive compensation: 

Participate Today!

We invite you to participate in BDO's 2025 Private Company Executive Compensation Survey. Your involvement will provide valuable insights into compensation trends that can guide your organization's strategies.

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