RCLCO Releases the 37th Annual National Real Estate Compensation & Benefits Survey
RCLCO, a leading real estate consulting firm, has released its 37th annual National Real Estate Compensation & Benefits Survey. The comprehensive report includes data from over 436 commercial real estate companies and covers year-end compensation projections, incentive structures, benefits practices, and pay levels for more than 180 positions. The survey reveals that nearly all participants (93.3%) increased base salaries in 2026 by an average of 4%, with expectations to raise them further by 3.6% in 2027. Annual bonuses are projected to remain stable, as over half of the companies expect no change for performance year 2026. The report provides detailed insights into compensation trends across company size, ownership structure, asset class, region, and metropolitan area. It is considered a gold standard in the industry due to its depth and breadth of data derived from RCLCO's extensive experience with real estate companies.
