Yearly Bonuses

Bonus uptake has improved since last year’s survey. 68% of respondents received a bonus in the past 12 months, up from 61% in 2025. Employers without a formal bonus policy (accounting for half of those who received nothing) should assess whether introducing one is viable, even at small levels. Where bonuses exist, setting clear and achievable targets matters: 31% of recipients said their bonus fell short of expectations, suggesting that under-delivery on stated packages is a satisfaction and retention risk in itself.

QUESTION 9

Have you received a bonus in the past 12 months? If yes, what percentage of your base salary did you receive?

1-5%

6-10%

11-15%

16-20%

21%+

QUESTION 10

If you did not receive a bonus, what was the primary reason?

No company bonus policy

Not eligible for a bonus

Poor company performance

Economic implications

Targets not met (team)

Targets not met (individual)

QUESTION 11

Was your bonus package in line with your expectations?

Yes

No

“In most cases, bonus outcomes are still closely tied to company performance, rather than used as a retention tool - organizations operating in stronger markets are naturally in a better position to offer bonuses, while others may not have the same flexibility. This means employers may need to think more holistically about how they incentivize and engage their workforce.”