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 or contact research@ncpers.org for additional information.
Nearly 170 public pension funds participated in the 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey, which captured in-depth compensation and bonus data for 90 commonly found positions. Learn more and find out how to access the results.
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.