2026 Midyear Benefits Benchmark Report
In the 2026 Midyear Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report, we’ll analyze hundreds of active 2026 programs on the Compt platform to show you exactly how peers at companies your size are structuring their benefit strategies right now.
By registering today, you ensure you are first in line to receive the definitive pulse of 2026 data the moment it goes live.
Why this matters: In a flat budget climate, you can’t afford to wait until the end of the year to see if your program is working. This report provides the definitive pulse of 2026, giving you the data needed to:
Optimize your current program for the remainder of the year.
Build a bulletproof business case for 2027 with real-time peer benchmarks.
Validate your strategy with Finance using the most up-to-date budgeting and design trends.
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Benefit expectations haven't gone down, but budgets have. HR leaders are leaning into consolidation for their 2026 strategy.
Benefits decisions look different heading into 2026. HR teams are getting creative on ways to meet employee needs. Across thousands of programs, employees are spending benefits at tens of thousands of vendors, mostly outside of big marketplaces. In response to employee priorities, companies are pivoting away from traditional perks to high-impact personalized support.
The 2026 Lifestyle Benchmark Report has the data you need to align your benefits with today’s market.
We analyzed a full year of global customer data across industries and company sizes to show you exactly how teams are building lifestyle benefits to stay competitive.
Walk away with strategic insights on building a flexible benefits program that supports your entire workforce.
Average stipend program budget per company size
Wellness
Wellness works best when bundled. Utilization reaches 86% inside an LSA, far higher than standalone wellness programs.
Everyday Spending
Nearly 1 in 10 stipend dollars goes to groceries, signaling a shift toward benefits that help cover everyday costs.
Professional Development
20% of PD spend is now AI-related, shifting from one-off events toward a continuous, always-on tool stack for upskilling.
Caregiving
Caregiving benefits see high participation but lower utilization, reflecting their role as situational support rather than monthly spend.
1 in 10 stipend dollars is spent at a grocery retailer
70% of employee benefit spend goes to over 64,000 unique vendors
Banking is the highest funded industry
Wellness spend goes far beyond fitness.
Our findings show that while fitness memberships lead at 43%, employees are using wellness funds for a massive range of needs—from mental health to medical copays. Flexible programs allow your team to prioritize what matters most to them in real-time.
