Designed specifically to meet the information needs of California employers, the Gallagher California Total Compensation Survey reports up-to-date cash compensation (base and variable pay) data specific to over 100 core cross-industry jobs in addition to selected industry-specific jobs.

Published each year early in October, participating organizations' characteristics are used to compile data into meaningful industry, location and size categories.

All California employers are invited to submit data between June and August.

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This survey is an important data resource that enables employers to address the competitiveness of their cash compensation, benefits and human resources practices.

Featuring base and variable pay data on core staff and industry-specific positions, the 2016 survey reports on 140 jobs and represents more than 50,000 FTEs. It includes:

• Job-by-job pay data
• Commissions
• Holiday bonuses/gifts
• Performance-based bonuses
• Profit sharing payouts

Participating organizations report:   

• Benefits costs: insurance, health and welfare coverages
• Compensation practices
• Paid time off benefits
• Performance reviews
• Salary increase budgets
• Workers compensation
• Severance pay

Both participants and non-participants may purchase copies of the report.

Formerly known as the CompAnalysis Greater San Francisco Bay Area Compensation Survey, the new name reflects the significantly expanded scope of the survey to include the entire state of California and the addition of over 150 new industry-specific jobs. CompAnalysis was acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in 2010.