Corporate Governance & Performance Pressures Drive CHRO Pay Up: Deloitte Survey

A Deloitte India survey has reported a 7% to 11% increase in compensation for Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) in 2025.

The Deloitte Executive Performance and Rewards Survey attribute this to shorter tenures, higher expectations, and governance-related pressures. While CEO compensation remains the highest, similar trends are visible across other Chief Experience Officer (CXO) roles.

CHROs are now expected to contribute to both short-term and long-term organisational goals, especially in talent and leadership areas. Approximately 60% of CXO pay is fixed, with the rest divided between incentives. The survey also notes increased shareholder scrutiny of executive pay, especially stock-based plans. As performance expectations grow, executive contracts and compensation packages are becoming more complex across functions, including HR.