2026 Compensation Trends Survey

Description

The 2026 Compensation Trends Survey gives the complete picture of pay, from strategy to pay adjustments to market data to putting it all together with communication and transparency. The final report contains six sections (Overall, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin).

Survey Details:

• Questionnaire Available: June 2nd, 2026
• Survey Deadline: July 3rd, 2026
• Report Published: August 2026
• Full report valued at: $1199
• Cost: $195

This year, the survey covers questions on:

• Compensation Strategies
• Pay Adjustments
• Market Data
• Pay Structures
• Pay Communications & Transparency

The final report will contain information on what organizations have done over the past 12 months and what organizations are planning to do over the next 12 months. The information can help organizations approach current talent challenges and prepare to make next year successful. In conjunction with the organization's philosophy, it can be used as a benchmark to develop a strong compensation strategy. The data is collected for all U.S. Markets, with the final report containing 5 state sections (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) plus an overall section. 

With local, employer-matched, employer-reported pay data, you can be confident that your organization is making vital pay decisions based on solid, high-quality data that reflects the market in which you do business. The more organizations that participate, the more reliable and representative the results!