Public Pension Compensation Survey
Conducted in partnership with CBIZ, this annual survey captures in-depth compensation and bonus data for public pension fund staff.
Conducted in partnership with CBIZ, this annual survey captures in-depth compensation and bonus data for public pension fund staff.
Nearly 170 public pensions participated in the 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey. Conducted annually by NCPERS and CBIZ, the survey captures compensation data on 90 positions commonly found at public pension funds, as well as details on benefits, fund oversight, salary increase planning, and bonuses.
The 2025 survey received responses from 169 public pension funds with a combined 21,022 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee positions and $6 trillion in assets under management.
The results are now available in a detailed report and interactive dashboard, providing a robust dataset intended to help funds benchmark their compensation and benefits packages across the public pension industry.
The dashboard allows organizations to filter the data by various criteria — such as region, number of fund staff, or assets under management — enabling them to optimize the mix of funds to which they would like to compare themselves.
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 package. Join today to save on your order and begin taking advantage of the many member-only educational opportunities and resources from NCPERS.
Please note: The report has been 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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About the 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey
Conducted in the spring by NCPERS and CBIZ, the 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey captured:
- Detailed compensation and bonus data for 90 common roles at public pension funds, broken down by assets under management, number of employees, number of members, and more
- Insights into benefits provided to staff, including remote work offerings.
- Current and projected salary increases, along with insights on the salary review components.
- And much more!
Alongside the detailed report, the interactive dashboard enables organizations to filter the data for more accurate comparisons against peers. Users can apply filters which include elements such as type of participants served, size of fund, number of systems administered, number of fund staff, region, and more. To learn more, contact research@ncpers.org.
Public Pension HR Resources from NCPERS
- Sign up to participate in the HR Roundtable, one of NCPERS’ recurring virtual roundtables where pension fund staff can ask questions, exchange ideas, and tackle common challenges. Participation is free for NCPERS members.
- Attend the Public Pension HR Summit to learn best practices, connect with peers, and continue your professional development (NCPERS is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits).
- Watch our October 2025 webinar for insights into the compensation and benefits landscape.
- View our Public Pension Compensation Surveys archives.