Know what the market is paying.
Every pay decision starts with a question: Are we competitive? Salary.com brings together HR-reported surveys, aggregated market data, and real-time job posting insights—so you can answer that question with confidence, not guesswork.
"My favorite thing about Salary.com is the vast amount of market data benchmarking available and its ability to analyze our company information and form comparisons for our reporting and executive presentation needs."
— Farrah Alsabagh, Total Rewards Analyst | Walmart Canada
The right data changes everything.
Stay competitive
You can't win talent if you don't know what competitors are paying. Our data shows you where you stand, so you can close the gaps before candidates walk.
Move faster
No more pulling from scattered surveys and spreadsheets. Get the answers you need in one place, so you can price jobs and make decisions without the manual lift.
Pay fairly
Inconsistent pay erodes trust. Reliable benchmarks help you build programs that are competitive across roles, locations, and levels, and defensible when questions come up.
One platform, multiple data sources.
CompAnalyst market data
The industry’s largest HR-reported salary dataset—16,000+ job titles, 225 industries, and coverage across the US and 24 countries globally.
Compensation surveys
Detailed, peer-reported compensation and benefits data. Compdata covers US industries; IPAS spans 100+ countries for global programs.
SalaryIQ
Real-time job posting data from 35+ countries. See what competitors are paying right now, and adjust before you lose the hire.
Executive compensation data
Specialized data for executive and senior leadership roles. Benchmark the positions where the stakes are highest.
Skills
Market data tied to skills frameworks—price roles based on what people actually do, not just job titles.
Minimum wage data
Up-to-date minimum wage rates across jurisdictions. Stay compliant as regulations change.
Fresh data, updated continuously.
Stale data leads to bad decisions.That's why we update more frequently than anyone else in the industry: CompAnalyst Market Data is refreshed monthly. Compdata and IPAS Surveys are updated quarterly.SalaryIQ pulls from job postings daily and updates weekly.
You’re never working with yesterday’s numbers when the market has already moved.
See what competitors are paying—before you make an offer.
SalaryIQTM scans millions of job postings across 35+ countries to show you how peers are hiring and structuring pay—right now. Refine your offers, benchmark against competitors, and stay ahead of market shifts instead of reacting to them.
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AI that unlocks the story in your data.
The CompAnalyst AI Suite turns your compensation data into actionable insights—surfacing trends, anomalies, and opportunities without the manual analysis.
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Why HR teams choose Salary.com
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Frequently asked questions
Salary.com refreshes its data more frequently than any other provider to ensure you always have the most current market insights. CompAnalyst Market Data is updated monthly, Compdata and IPAS Surveys are refreshed quarterly, and SalaryIQ data is collected daily and updated weekly, giving you continuous access to the latest market trends.
Our datasets span hundreds of industries and thousands of roles, from entry-level positions to executive leadership. They cover broad industries like finance, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, and also deep insights into niche sectors and specialized roles. This breadth allows organizations to benchmark nearly any position accurately, whether for talent acquisition, internal equity analysis, or global pay program development.
No, IPAS Surveys are not the only global source. IPAS covers over 100 countries, CompAnalyst Global Market Data spans 25 countries, and SalaryIQ provides real-time insights from 35+ countries. Together, these datasets give organizations comprehensive visibility into global pay trends, enabling HR teams to benchmark roles, account for geographic pay differences, and build equitable compensation programs worldwide.
Yes, participation is required to access the full benefits of CompData and IPAS surveys. Data is collected annually from each participant, ensuring that insights reflect the most current market trends. By contributing your organization’s compensation data, you gain access to comprehensive, benchmarked insights across industries and regions. Participation also helps maintain the accuracy and reliability of the aggregated results, empowering HR teams to make informed pay decisions and stay competitive.
Each dataset is tailored to specific HR and compensation needs:
- CompAnalyst Market Data: Ideal for compensation and HR teams seeking scalable, precise pay data across roles, geographies, and industries—without the manual lift of gathering multiple surveys.
- SalaryIQ: Designed for compensation, recruiting, and talent acquisition teams who need to align offers with the latest global market trends in real time.
- IPAS Surveys: Perfect for global HR, compensation, and total rewards teams managing pay programs for multinational organizations across 100+ countries.
- Compdata Surveys: Suited for HR, compensation, and total rewards teams across U.S. industries such as healthcare, technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and more, providing detailed, role-specific benchmarks.
Using the right dataset ensures your team can make informed, equitable, and competitive pay decisions efficiently, whether for local or global workforces.
Yes, these datasets are designed to complement each other, and using multiple sources is highly recommended for a complete view of the market. By combining these sources, organizations gain both breadth and depth—capturing global trends, regional nuances, industry-specific benchmarks, and real-time hiring insights. This multi-source approach ensures HR and compensation teams make fully informed, equitable, and competitive pay decisions across all geographies and job functions.
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