Executive Compensation & Talent Trends 2026
Powered by insights from 14,000+ C-suite executives and senior leaders, uncover the trends redefining executive compensation, talent and hiring in 2026.
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Executive Summary
An executive‑level snapshot of the standout global insights shaping the talent landscape in 2026.
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Drawing on insights from 14,000+ C-suite executives and senior leaders worldwide, we uncover how compensation, expectations, and hiring strategies are shifting, and what it takes to stay competitive in the race for top senior talent.
What to expect:
Leadership Alignment and Change Readiness
Discover the capabilities executives need to lead through transformation and where gaps between strategy and execution are putting organisations at risk.
Evolving Retention Drivers and Reward Expectations
See what truly keeps top talent loyal today. Learn how transparency, culture, wellbeing and performance‑linked rewards are reshaping executive expectations.
Future‑Ready Hiring and Leadership Capabilities
Understand how skills-based hiring and AI are redefining executive role, and how organisations can build more structured, predictable and effective hiring processes.
How can these insights help you?
Attract Top Talent
Stand out in a competitive market by aligning your leadership and reward strategy with what executive candidates value most.
Retain Your Best
Strengthen long‑term commitment by understanding the cultural, developmental and reward factors that keep top leaders engaged.
Competitive Edge
Use data‑driven insights to refine your talent strategy and position your organisation as a destination for high‑performing executives.
Gijs van Delft
Managing Partner & Global Board Member, Page Executive
It is with great excitement that we introduce Executive Compensation Insights & Talent Trends 2026; a brand‑new, expanded study that brings together our former Executive Compensation Insights and Talent Trends research into one all‑encompassing view of today’s executive landscape.
Whether you’re benchmarking competitive packages, refining reward structures or looking to understand what executives and senior leaders value most in 2026, this unified study - the largest we've ever done - delivers the clarity and insight required to attract, retain and empower exceptional leadership talent.