📊 2025 Benefits Benchmarking Dashboard

Comprehensive analysis of employee benefits trends across 1,479 SMB companies, featuring detailed breakdowns by company size, industry, and geographic region

1,479
Companies Surveyed
54%
Technology Sector
$2.1M
Avg. Annual Benefits Spend
89%
Companies Offer 401(k)

📈 Executive Summary

$18,500
Avg. Annual Benefits Cost per Employee
32%
Benefits as % of Total Compensation
94%
Companies Offer Health Insurance
+12%
YoY Benefits Investment Growth
🔍 Key Insights
  • Mental health benefits adoption increased 15% year-over-year
  • Remote work policies now standard across 92% of companies
  • Student loan assistance growing rapidly (+23% adoption)
  • Traditional office perks declining in favor of flexible benefits

🏥 Health Benefits Analysis

Medical Insurance Coverage

Additional Health Benefits

💰 Financial Benefits & Compensation

Retirement Benefits

Equity & Bonuses

Financial Wellness

⚖️ Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

Time Off Policies

Flexible Work Arrangements

Family & Wellness

🏢 Company Size Breakdown

23%
10-50 Employees
41%
51-200 Employees
28%
201-500 Employees
8%
500+ Employees

Benefits by Company Size

Benefit 10-50 51-200 201-500 500+
Health Insurance 89% 94% 97% 99%
401(k) Matching 78% 89% 94% 98%
Stock Options 65% 76% 82% 89%
Unlimited PTO 38% 45% 52% 58%

🏭 Industry Comparison

Top Industries Surveyed

Industry-Specific Benefits

🔍 Industry Insights
  • Technology: Highest adoption of remote work (96%) and stock options (89%)
  • Financial Services: Leading in 401(k) matching (92%) and financial planning (67%)
  • Healthcare: Strong focus on wellness programs (89%) and mental health (91%)
  • Manufacturing: Higher traditional benefits, lower remote work adoption (45%)

📊 Benefits Distribution Overview

📈 Year-over-Year Trends

Growing Benefits

Declining Benefits

💵 Cost Analysis & ROI

Average Annual Benefits Cost per Employee

Benefit Category Average Cost % of Total
Health Insurance $8,200 44%
Retirement Benefits $4,100 22%
Paid Time Off $2,800 15%
Other Benefits $3,400 19%

ROI Metrics

3.2x
Average ROI on Benefits Investment
-23%
Reduction in Turnover Rate
+18%
Increase in Employee Satisfaction
$12,500
Cost Savings per Employee Retained

🌍 Geographic Distribution

Regional Benefits Adoption

Remote Work by Region

🔍 Regional Insights
  • West Coast: 95% offer remote work, highest unlimited PTO adoption
  • Northeast: Strong parental leave policies, comprehensive health coverage
  • Southeast: Rapid adoption of modern benefits, competitive with coastal markets
  • Midwest: More traditional benefits, lower remote work adoption

🔮 Future Trends & Predictions

2025-2026 Forecast

🎯 Strategic Recommendations
  • Immediate: Implement mental health benefits and remote work policies
  • Short-term: Add student loan assistance and financial wellness programs
  • Long-term: Explore AI-powered personalization and climate benefits
  • Competitive: Focus on unique benefits that differentiate your company