US 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.

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Compensation Planning Survey Information


Upcoming Survey

Survey participation: February 10, 2025 - February 21, 2025

Survey publication: February


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Topics Covered

This hot topics edition will be collecting information on HR & total Rewards Function Effectiveness, asking the following questions:

  • Who is responsible for creating and managing job descriptions within your organization?
  • 2025 Promotional Increases
  • Does your HR team use AI?
  • How many HR people are employed within your organization and in what positions?

November 2024 Results

November 2024 Results

US annual increase budgets holding steady

Prior results

Will 2025 increase budgets be lower than last year?

Employers are controlling spending

Projected salary increase budgets holding, for now

Annual increase budgets are forming