2025/26 Global In-House Communications & IR Market Report Survey

Introduction

Welcome to the 2025/26 Global Communications & IR Market Report Survey Thank you for taking 8-10 minutes to contribute to our annual survey.

Your anonymous data helps build the most accurate salary and benefits benchmarks for our profession. For Leaders: This year, we are adding new questions on team structure, strategic priorities, and talent.

Your insights will directly inform a strategic report for CCOs, CEOs, and CHROs on the value and future of the communications function.

Anonymity & Privacy Guarantee: This survey is 100% anonymous. We do not collect any personal information (like your name, email, or company name). All data is aggregated, and no individual responses will ever be identifiable.

Thank you for your valuable participation.

Section 1: Your Role & Location
This first section helps us route you correctly and understand your professional context.

Question Title

* Which best describes your working status?

I work in-house in communications or investor relations (permanent or fixed-term employee)

I am an independent communications or investor relations contractor/consultant

I work for a communications/IR agency or consultancy

Other