BenefitPlanPulse benchmark report
As of 2026-11-04, BenefitPlanPulse holds 128,367 public records from U.S. Department of Labor EBSA Form 5500 filings (current plan-year dataset). The largest group is Plan with 100+ participants with 113,423 (88%); the median participants is $294 (middle half $163 to $739). Computed from the live dataset and updated on every refresh.
Last updated 2026-11-04 · Source: U.S. Department of Labor EBSA Form 5500 filings (current plan-year dataset)
What is the typical participants?
| Point | participants |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $1 |
| 25th percentile | $163 |
| Median | $294 |
| 75th percentile | $739 |
| Highest | $2,639,882 |
By location
| Group | Records | Median participants |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13,314 | $284 |
| TX | 9,883 | $294 |
| NY | 9,195 | $341 |
| IL | 6,130 | $328 |
| PA | 6,068 | $308 |
| OH | 5,652 | $286 |
| FL | 5,595 | $289 |
| MI | 4,401 | $283 |
| MA | 4,044 | $306 |
| NJ | 4,034 | $352 |
| GA | 3,753 | $311 |
| VA | 3,641 | $304 |
| MN | 3,527 | $275 |
| WI | 3,338 | $273 |
| NC | 3,264 | $292 |
By category
| Group | Records | Median participants |
|---|---|---|
| Plan with 100+ participants | 113,423 | $325 |
| New plan (first filing) | 8,843 | $100 |
| Final filing (plan terminating or merging) | 6,101 | $131 |
Records by month
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 543 |
| 2026-02 | 920 |
| 2026-03 | 1,531 |
| 2026-04 | 3,037 |
| 2026-05 | 5,247 |
| 2026-06 | 9,894 |
| 2026-07 | 23,735 |
| 2026-08 | 9,244 |
| 2026-09 | 18,260 |
| 2026-10 | 55,956 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many records does the BenefitPlanPulse benchmark cover?
128,367 public records from U.S. Department of Labor EBSA Form 5500 filings (current plan-year dataset), as of 2026-11-04.
How often is it updated?
On every data refresh, automatically.
Can I cite it?
Yes: cite "Zalwin, BenefitPlanPulse benchmark report" with a link to this page.
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