Compensation Guide: A Manual on Compensation Practice and Theory
Using Salary Surveys
Salary survey information is essential for setting wages that are competitive enough that an organization will be able to recruit and retain skilled employees. Chapter 9 outlines the uses of surveys, what to look for when interpreting published survey results, reasons to participate in a salary survey, and the limited circumstances in which an organization might consider conducting or commissioning a salary survey. This chapter also includes helpful online sources for collecting and analyzing survey data.