Canada Compensation Planning Survey

Current information on important topics related to compensation planning

Current information on important topics related to compensation planning

So many things in our world are changing. It can be difficult to keep up with relevant compensation trends and how they impact your organization. You need reliable compensation planning insights to help you navigate through this unique labor market.

In a series of brief surveys, you'll access key data points like annual increase budgets, structure adjustments and incentive usage that meet your immediate compensation planning needs. By participating in the survey, you will automatically receive the results for free when they publish.

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Now part of the Mercer QuickPulseTM survey series to give you the latest insights in compensation planning and total rewards. If you would like more details on the Mercer QuickPulse or US Compensation Planning Survey please contact us at 800-333-3070.

Need compensation planning data in US? Access the US Compensation Planning Survey for insights to help with pay decisions in that country.

Compensation Planning Survey Information


Upcoming Survey

Survey participation: October 21, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Survey publication: November


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The latest edition of the Mercer QuickPulse™ Survey will collect data related to return to office and will answer questions like:

  • 2025 Projected Salary Increase & Total Increase Budgets
  • 2025 Promotional Increases
  • Off-cycle Increases
  • Salary Structure Adjustments

August 2024 results

August 2024 Results

Annual increase budgets likely lower than last year

Prior results

Employers are controlling spending

Projected salary increase budgets holding, for now

Annual increase budgets are forming

Are employers reigning in their compensation practices?