UK reward metrics · Incentives & Recognition

What is the median average payout vs maximum bonus (last 12 months) at UK organisations?

Source lumi HRBase 178 organisationsFieldwork 2026 H1

75%median

The median average payout vs maximum bonus (last 12 months) is 75% (base: 178 UK organisations, 2026 H1).

Figures describe organisations in the lumi HR community, not a random sample of UK employers.

Definition

The most recent year's average bonus payout expressed as a percentage of the maximum bonus potential. See the methodology for how the base is built, how not-applicable answers are handled, the public floor, and which organisations are excluded.

Cite this figure
Source: lumi HR, UK Reward Metrics, September 2026, lumihr.co.uk/metrics/average-payout-vs-maximum-bonus-last-12-months
Last updated 19 September 2026 · Data licence: CC BY 4.0 for the figures in the CSV download.

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