Benchmarking & Market Data
How to source, interpret, and apply market pay data — BLS OEWS, survey data, and benchmarking methods — for compensation decisions.
Band Positioning: How to Tell If Your Pay Bands Match the Market
Knowing where your midpoint sits versus market is a strategic choice. Here's how band positioning works and how to set yours.
Benchmarking Canadian Pay with Statistics Canada NOC Wage Data
Canadian employers can benchmark pay using free Statistics Canada NOC wage data. Here's how to read it by province and CMA.
National vs. State vs. Metro Wage Data: Which Should You Benchmark Against?
The geography you benchmark against changes everything. Here's how to choose between national, state, and metro wage data per role.
Reading Wage Percentiles: How to Interpret 10th to 90th Percentile Pay Data
Percentile wage data is powerful once you can read it. Here's how to interpret 10th–90th percentiles and pick a target benchmark.
How to Match Your Jobs to SOC Codes for Accurate Benchmarking
Benchmark accuracy depends on picking the right SOC code. Here's how to map your job titles to occupational codes confidently.
BLS OEWS Compensation Benchmarking: A Complete How-To Guide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes free wage percentile data for ~830 occupations. Here's how to use it to benchmark your bands.