Navigating the 2026 Public Pension Compensation Survey

Join NCPERS and CBIZ for an informational walkthrough of the 2026 Public Pension Compensation Survey. This annual survey captures in-depth compensation and bonus data on 90 common positions found at public pension funds, along with details on benefits, fund oversight, salary increase planning, and staffing trends.

In this webinar, our research and compensation experts will review the survey instrument, walk through how to complete it, and answer your questions about the process. Participation is free and gives your organization complimentary access to the final results—an invaluable resource for benchmarking your compensation and benefits packages against peer funds nationwide.

Don't miss this opportunity to ensure your organization is represented in one of the most comprehensive public pension compensation datasets available.

Who Should Attend: Public pension administrators, HR professionals, executive directors, finance officers, and any pension fund staff responsible for compensation planning, hiring decisions, or workforce management.

Speakers:

• Matthew Eckel — Director of Research, NCPERS
• Taylor Sprague — Compensation Consultant, CBIZ
• Joe Rice — Compensation Consultant, CBIZ

Webinar Objective (Participants Will):

Understand the 2026 Survey Structure and Process:

• Get a walkthrough of the survey instrument covering compensation data for dozens of common public pension positions.
• Learn what information is needed to complete the survey and how to submit responses before the deadline.

Learn What's Included and Why It Matters:

• Understand the full scope of the survey, including base compensation, bonuses, benefits, fund oversight, and salary increase planning.
• Discover how participation gives your fund free access to the final results and interactive benchmarking dashboard.

Benchmark Your Pension Plan Against Peer Organizations:

• Learn how survey participants and other NCPERS members can use the interactive results dashboard to filter data by region, fund size, assets under management, and more.
• See how peer comparison can inform evidence-based decisions on compensation, hiring, and retention.

Get Your Questions Answered:

• Hear directly from the NCPERS and CBIZ team on how to navigate the survey, troubleshoot common issues, and make the most of the results.