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Practical guidance on market pricing, salary surveys, pay structures and pay conversations, written by compensation analysts.
Pay structures
An Argument Against Pure Market-Based Salary Compensation Structures
Why to stop using pure market-based salary structures: survey data is volatile, internal equity suffers and traditional ranges are simpler to maintain.
Justin Hampton · Sep 21, 2022Market pricingWhat to Consider When Evaluating a Salary Survey
Salary surveys to avoid: which sources to exclude or weigh lightly, from crowd-sourced data and BLS data to O*NET, job boards and recruiter reports.
Justin Hampton · Sep 21, 2022Pay transparencyPay Transparency Laws in the US
Pay transparency laws in the US: state and city salary range rules, how they differ, which ban salary history questions and their effective dates.
Justin Hampton · Sep 21, 2022Market pricingAffordable Salary Surveys or Sources for Market Data
Affordable salary surveys under $3,000 a year: employer-reported sources and market data options, with cost, participation rules and coverage notes.
Justin Hampton · Sep 11, 2022