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Competitive Pay Assessment

Salary.com's consultants bring decades of experience to every project. We've worked across various industries, with companies big and small, to get pay rightTM.

Consulting Services

A Competitive Pay Assessment tells you how your base and total cash compensation compares to the external market. It is the starting point, the foundation you need to get serious about pay.
Bringing in our consultants doesn't just give you an extra set of hands and decades of experience. They also offer an impartial, bias-free assessment of your current situation.
Our consultants start by analyzing your existing pay. Then they benchmark roles in your organization against the broader market. They’ll identify any existing pay gaps and recommend what changes, if any, need to be made.
A competitive pay assessment will help your organization:

Attract and retain the right talent

We start by assessing your needs before looking at the external market. That way, jobs are priced competitively in alignment with your organizational objectives and goals.

Identify pay gaps

A competitive pay assessment will identify potential pay gaps versus market data at both the position and incumbent levels. Your team of expert consultants can also advise what your next steps should be.

Reduce turnover and associated costs

It goes without saying that competitive pay supports retention efforts, which saves money on recruiting and training new staff. According to a study by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), it costs, on average, 6-9 months of an employee's salary to replace them.

Drive performance and boost morale

Fair pay improves employee morale, the ultimate driver of performance and productivity.

Plan for the future

Knowing where you are now is the first step to long-term planning. A competitive pay assessment gives you the solid foundation you need to plan for the future and make data driven decisions.

Diversified and experienced team

Our individual consultants have decades of experience in a variety of industries. We have the knowledge and skills to help you in your specific organization, industry, and circumstances.

An extra set of hands

Comprehensive analysis is a big undertaking that all too often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. This is a mistake, and everyone knows it, but sometimes your internal team just can’t get the time. Our consultants provide the extra resources and expertise to implement your compensation initiatives.

High-touch communication

Clear communication is a cornerstone of our process, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Our team of consultants are available to provide guidance and support.

Third party neutrality

Bringing in outside help demonstrates your commitment to fairness, transparency, and impartiality. It also guarantees a level of discretion not always possible within an organization.

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