2025 Curated Salary Data & Intelligence

The KHS People Curated Salary Data & Intelligence Report, now in its fifth year, has become a trusted source for business professionals in the legal sector seeking clarity, transparency, and relevance in compensation data. Each year, we design a comprehensive survey and publish a report freely available to the industry, grounded in our values of openness and data integrity. In 2025, participation in our annual survey grew by more than 50%, reflecting a continued demand for actionable, data-driven insights. Building on last year’s momentum—when we more than doubled responses—this year’s edition captures a broader range of perspectives and provides deeper context across all levels, with an expanded focus on non-management roles. By including more voices, we’ve captured the nuanced perspectives that define the real experiences of business services professionals in law firms. Survey planning begins in mid-spring, incorporating feedback from prior years to enhance scope and accuracy. Over a two-month collection period, responses are gathered across roles ranging from assistants to C-suite professionals. With 30-plus questions, we collect detailed insights on base salary, bonuses, firm size, team structure, work arrangements, and educational background. The KHS People report remains the only source in the legal field offering this level of analysis. It examines how compensation shifts by title, region, and demographic, giving unmatched visibility into how firms reward talent. With data representing professionals in more than 50 cities, this year’s edition is our most inclusive yet. Why Our Data Matters for Legal Marketing Blogs The report offers legal marketing publications exclusive, relevant content. As the only dataset of its kind, it provides detail on pay trends, team design, and career pathways, allowing blogs to deliver valuable, data-backed insight to readers. Featuring this research elevates blogs as credible sources for professionals seeking clarity on career advancement and market awareness. Why Our Data Matters for Legal Marketing Professionals In a field often lacking transparency, our data empowers professionals at every level to benchmark compensation and understand growth potential across firm sizes and regions. From early-career roles to leadership, the report provides the tools needed to negotiate effectively and plan strategically for the future. Why Our Data Matters for the C-Suite For firm leaders, the report delivers a strategic perspective on compensation and structure within legal marketing and business development. It enables data-informed decisions that align pay structures with firm objectives while helping attract and retain high-performing talent across markets. This year’s report was created with readability and function in mind. Its clean grid layout, balanced white space, and organized flow make data easy to reference throughout the year. The design uses our brand palette, accented by touches of orange that draw attention to key figures and insights. We refined every element to serve professionals who need clarity at a glance. The structure, typography, and visual hierarchy were developed to simplify complex data and create a visual rhythm that encourages year-round use. The end result is a professional-grade source designed for both quick lookups and deeper study, giving legal business professionals an essential, easy-to-use reference.