About the Public Pension Compensation Survey
Recognizing the unique challenges that pension funds face with recruitment and retention, NCPERS developed the annual Public Pension Compensation Survey to help pension funds benchmark compensation and benefits packages against their peers and ensure key positions are filled with skilled and qualified staff. Sign up here to learn more about NCPERS surveys.
The results of each survey are presented in a detailed report and an interactive dashboard. The dashboard enables organizations to filter the data in several ways—such as region, number of fund staff, or assets under management—to help optimize the mix of funds to which they would like to compare themselves. Find answers to frequently asked questions here.
2024 Public Pension Compensation Survey
NCPERS initiated a partnership with CBIZ to execute the 2024 Public Pension Compensation Survey, resulting in our most comprehensive dataset yet.
The 2024 Public Pension Compensation Survey features in-depth compensation data on 88 common positions at public pension funds, as well as data on benefits, fund oversight, salary increase planning, and bonuses. The survey received responses from 158 public pension funds with a combined 18,969 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee positions and more than $4.5 trillion in assets under management. View a sample of the report.
To access the report and interactive dashboard, complete this form and return to research@ncpers.org. NCPERS members receive a 50% discount on the survey results. Join today to save on your order and begin taking advantage of the many member-only educational opportunities and resources from NCPERS.
2023 Public Pension Compensation Survey: Mid- and Senior-Level Staff
The 2023 Public Pension Compensation Survey provides comprehensive information on compensation and benefits for 13 mid- and senior-level staff positions, including investment roles. The survey has received responses from 176 participants, representing 425 public employee retirement systems, with over 15.5 million active and retired members. View a sample of the report.
To access the report and interactive dashboard, complete this form and return to research@ncpers.org. Please note: The 2023 report and dashboard are exclusively available to NCPERS members.
2022 Public Pension Compensation Survey: C-Suite Staff
The inaugural Public Pension Compensation Survey conducted in 2022 was a resounding success, providing invaluable data for nine key c-suite roles and an opportunity for public pensions to benchmark compensation and benefits data against peers. The 153 participants' responses represent over 9 million active and retired individuals and almost 12,000 staff positions.
To access the report and interactive dashboard, complete this form and return to research@ncpers.org. Please note: The 2022 report and dashboard are exclusively available to NCPERS members.
Please note: Each year, the report is made available to survey participants for free. To verify whether your organization participated, please contact research@ncpers.org or call 202-601-2445. Interested in participating in the survey next year? Sign up here to learn more.
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