Operating budgets remained relatively flat in this year’s sample (n=143) with a median increase of 2%. Across all asset size cohorts, roughly two-thirds of the operating budget will go toward staff expenses on average (n=184).

 $0-$25M $25-$50M $50-$100M $100-$250M $250-$500M $500M+ All
Personnel expenses 61% 62% 61% 70% 67% 66% 65%
Non-personnel expenses 39% 38% 39% 30% 33% 34% 35%