The 2025 BRM Compensation Report is Now Available!
The most trusted global resource for BRM professionals is here—the 2025 BRM Compensation Report.
Built from real-world data shared by BRMs across industries and regions, this year’s report offers a clear and comprehensive view of compensation, benefits, and career trends within the Business Relationship Management profession. Whether you’re mapping out your next career move, benchmarking organizational roles, or understanding the impact of certification, the 2025 edition provides the insights and data you can trust to make informed, strategic decisions.
Compensation reports are frequently used tools for hiring managers, HR professionals, and BRMs. For hiring managers and HR, they provide trusted benchmarks to design competitive salaries, benefits, and career paths that attract and retain top talent.
For BRMs, these reports offer clear insights into salary trends, certification impact, and career growth opportunities, allowing professionals to make informed decisions toward career guidance and planning. By providing objective, real-world data, this report gives professionals timely insights that are relevant to today’s dynamic environment. The data in the 2025 BRM Compensation Report was collected between July and September 2025, ensuring the findings reflect the most current trends and market realities.
Some exciting findings in this year’s report reveal that respondents holding at least one certification are significantly more likely to receive an increase in base pay compared to those without certification.
Additionally, 75% of respondents reported holding their BRMP—a significant increase from the 2023 report and more than double the rate seen in 2021. This trend highlights a growing demand for BRMP credentials and the valuable skills they represent, underscoring the profession’s focus on formalizing expertise and driving career growth.
As hiring trends continue to evolve, organizations are increasingly looking for BRMs with verified skills, certifications and proven impact. This report sheds light on these shifts, providing professionals with valuable insights into which industries and credentials are most in demand. By understanding these trends, professionals can make informed decisions on how they will choose upskilling, certifications and career moves, while organizations can use this data to better align talent strategies with market expecations.