Canada Compensation Planning Survey

Current information on important topics related to compensation planning

Current information on important topics related to compensation planning

So many things in our world are changing. It can be difficult to keep up with relevant compensation trends and how they impact your organization. You need reliable compensation planning insights to help you navigate through this unique labor market.

In a series of brief surveys, you'll access key data points like annual increase budgets, structure adjustments and incentive usage that meet your immediate compensation planning needs. By participating in the survey, you will automatically receive the results for free when they publish.

Participation is now open!

Now part of the Mercer QuickPulse® survey series to give you the latest insights in compensation planning and total rewards. If you would like more details on the Mercer QuickPulse or US Compensation Planning Survey please contact us at 800-333-3070.

Need compensation planning data in US? Access the US Compensation Planning Survey for insights to help with pay decisions in that country.

Upcoming Survey

Survey participation: Monday, October 19, 2026 - Friday, October 30, 2026

Survey publication: Late November


This edition of the Mercer QuickPulse® is focused on compensation planning – specifically how companies are forecasting salary budget increases and adjustments for 2027.

July 2026 Results

July 2026 Results

What Canada’s employers project for 2027 compensation

Prior results

March 2026 Results

October 2025 Results

July 2025 Results

March 2025 Results