The 2026 AFP Compensation and Benefits Survey Report delivers comprehensive salary data, salary benchmarks and compensation insights for treasury, finance and enterprise payments professionals.

Based on responses from nearly 1,000 financial professionals—covering salary survey data for 5,145 incumbents—this industry salary survey provides a clear view into how organizations are structuring pay and responding to evolving workforce pressures.

According to the report, professionals realized a 3.7% increase in base salaries in 2025, reflecting continued demand for talent alongside shifting economic and operational conditions.

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Treasury and Finance Salary Benchmarks and Compensation Data

Results from the 2026 survey indicate that compensation strategies and workforce planning are increasingly shaped by both financial and operational pressures:

• Salary benchmarks by role, experience level and organization size
• Compensation data including base salary, bonuses and benefits
•  Salary survey data across treasury, FP&A/Finance and enterprise payments roles
• Industry salary survey insights on hiring, retention and career progression
• Perspectives on AI’s impact on skills, roles and compensation trends

What This Salary Survey Covers

This salary report includes detailed salary survey data and compensation insights to support benchmarking and workforce planning:

• Two-thirds of organizations (66%) awarded bonuses in 2025, reinforcing the importance of variable pay within total compensation structures.
• Limited resources—including financial, staffing and managerial constraints—remain the most frequently cited workplace challenge (41%), followed by volume of work (36%).
•  Increased job responsibility stands out as the most influential factor, with 79% of respondents highlighting its impact on upward mobility.
• Thirty-seven percent of professionals believe AI will create new career opportunities, while 48% remain uncertain about its long-term impact.

Who Should Download This Report

The 2026 AFP Compensation and Benefits Survey Report is designed for professionals responsible for compensation planning, workforce strategy and career development, including:

• Treasury, finance and enterprise payments professionals seeking current salary benchmarks and salary data
• HR leaders and compensation professionals managing pay structures, incentives and workforce planning
• Finance executives evaluating retention strategies, staffing challenges and career pathways
• Recruiters and talent acquisition teams benchmarking roles in a competitive labor market
• Organizations developing compensation budgets or reviewing job architecture and performance management practices

Press Information

Press Release: AFP Survey Reveals Financial Professionals Saw 3.7 Percent Base Salary Increase in 2025

If you are interested in referencing data from this report in marketing materials, etc. please contact Anissa Holm, Research Manager.

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AFP's Director, Survey Research