SVP, Licensing

Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks

6 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for SVP, Licensing. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.

Role summary

Typically found in large, global organizations that create, manages and licenses a number of intellectual properties, brands, portfolios and/or franchises. Provides overarching strategic direction for the licensing function. Serves as the thought leader and expert on account development, new business endeavors, earnings, and IP/brand performance. Responsible for the development and management of licensing revenues and budgets. Develops strong ongoing partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Legal to ensure increased revenue, expansion of opportunities, establishment and achievement of revenue targets and contract/process compliance. Builds business plans and outlines investment scenarios for licensing opportunities. Attends trade shows and conferences to keep up with industry trends, innovative practices and new business opportunities. Requirements: bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred plus progressive Licensing or Marketing experience in large and complex organizations.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Reports covering SVP, Licensing

SVP, Licensing salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover SVP, Licensing pay?
6 surveys publish SVP, Licensing benchmarks, including data from The Croner Company, Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
How does SVP, Licensing pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for SVP, Licensing varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for SVP, Licensing?
CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual SVP, Licensing ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
How often should I refresh SVP, Licensing pay benchmarks?
Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.

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