Tempting Talent: Executive Search Compensation & Benefits Survey 2026

Tempting Talent’s Executive Search Compensation Guide is the most comprehensive annual report for the Executive Search industry.

By taking 5 minutes to complete this survey, you will provide accurate and detailed insight to benchmark your personal or company’s compensation and benefits in 2025.

About You

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your role?

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* 2. How many years have you worked at your current company?

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* 3. How many years of experience do you have in Executive Search?

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* 4. Which of the following best describes your industry focus?

Life Sciences

Healthcare

Technology

Financial Services

Professional Services

Industrials (Energy, Engineering and Manufacturing)

Consumer

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What clients does your firm predominantly work with?

Private (VC-backed)

Private (PE-backed)

Private (Family owned)

Public

Non-Profit/Academia

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is your company's style of work?

Office-based

Fully remote or working from home

Fixed Hybrid Model

Freedom to choose where I work