The 2026 Executive Compensation Guide is built for lower middle market companies that want straightforward, practical compensation data.

If you are planning a key hire in 2026 or evaluating compensation for your leadership team, this guide gives you a clear view of what the market actually looks like.

Instead of broad national averages that blend together Fortune 500 and early-stage companies, this guide focuses on the ranges that matter most to small and midsize founder-led, private equity backed, and growth oriented businesses.