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US MBD: Manufacturing & Operations

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Automation, technology, and increasing use of predictive analytics are transforming the manufacturing industry. As technology advances, new jobs are emerging, existing roles are changing, and employers are seeking and developing new skills for their workforce. A competitive pay strategy is key to finding and keeping the talent that will embrace these changes and stay ahead of your competition.

The Manufacturing and Operations Survey section of the US MBD: Mercer Benchmark Database allows you to benchmark your pay with salary data from 699 positions representing 2,481 organizations. Understand your competitive position compared to the market as a whole, or refine the data by geography, company size, and more. The survey covers all career streams and job families, including:

  • Administration, Facilities and Secretarial
  • Engineering and Science
  • Human Resources
  • Production and Skilled Trades
  • Project/Program Management
  • Quality Management

Automation, technology, and increasing use of predictive analytics are transforming the manufacturing industry. As technology advances, new jobs are emerging, existing roles are changing, and employers are seeking and developing new skills for their workforce. A competitive pay strategy is key to finding and keeping the talent that will embrace these changes and stay ahead of your competition.

The Manufacturing and Operations Survey section of the US MBD: Mercer Benchmark Database allows you to benchmark your pay with salary data from 699 positions representing 2,481 organizations. Understand your competitive position compared to the market as a whole, or refine the data by geography, company size, and more. The survey covers all career streams and job families, including:

  • Administration, Facilities and Secretarial
  • Engineering and Science
  • Human Resources
  • Production and Skilled Trades
  • Project/Program Management
  • Quality Management

View a list of the participating companies included in the US MBD: Manufacturing & Operations Survey here .

Your data will be delivered in Mercer WIN®, an online delivery platform that gives you access to the data through a variety of customizable parameters. In just a few clicks, you can:

  • Benchmark compensation for traditional jobs and hybrid jobs
  • Compare your compensation strategy to a specific set of peers or competitors
  • Set metrics exactly as you want them
  • Benchmark off cycle
  • Identify the six most common skills associated with a role
  • Download .xls data files for easy importing into your comp management system

Your survey purchase includes access for up to three (3) users at your company. Additional users can be added during checkout.

We also offer integration with select third party compensation systems making it easy to access Mercer data wherever you prefer to do your market pricing activities.

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  • Ordering TypeWIN
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  • Participation Start Date03/02/2026
  • Participation End Date04/24/2026
  • RegionUS
  • Sub TitleEnsure your compensation strategy is competitive
  • Short DescriptionSalary data for key positions within the manufacturing industry.
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  • Product Survey HeadingManufacturing & Operations Compensation Survey - US MBD
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  • widget1Publish Date ~ August 2026
  • widget2Positions Published~ 699
  • widget3Organizations ~ 2,481
  • widget4Observations ~ 1,253,951
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Product Highlights

Position Families

  • Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
  • Engineering & Science
  • Human Resources
  • Legal, Compliance & Audit
  • Production & Skilled Trades
  • Project/Program Management
  • Quality Management

Position Sub-families

  • Business Process/Service Quality
  • Compliance
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologists & Technicians
  • Facilities Management & Planning
  • General Business Project/Program Management
  • Heavy Equipment & Construction Trades
  • Human Resources Generalists
  • Machine Operations
  • Manufacturing Plant Management
  • Manufacturing Product Quality
  • Manufacturing Production, Processing & Assembly
  • Production Planning & Control
  • Quality Management Leadership
  • Repair & Maintenance Trades
  • Technical Product Development/Research Operations

Download the list of positions included in this survey along with the position descriptions

  • Base Pay
  • FLSA Status
  • Long-term Incentive Eligibility and Grants
  • Organization Data
  • Short-term Incentive Eligibility and Amounts
  • Years in Organization
  • Years in Position

Industry

  • Banking/Financial Services
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Goods
  • Energy
  • High Tech
  • Insurance/Reinsurance
  • Life Sciences
  • Logistics
  • Mining & Metals
  • Other Manufacturing
  • Other Non-Manufacturing
  • Retail & Wholesale
  • Services (Non-Financial)
  • Transportation Equipment

Geographic Area

  • Metropolitan
  • National
  • Regional

Organization Size

  • Assets
  • Gross Premiums
  • Net Revenue
  • Net Sales Revenue
  • Operating Expenses/Budget Number of Employees

Career Stream

  • Executive
  • Management
  • Para-Professional
  • Professional

Product Highlights

Position Families

  • Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
  • Engineering & Science
  • Human Resources
  • Legal, Compliance & Audit
  • Production & Skilled Trades
  • Project/Program Management
  • Quality Management

Position Sub-families

  • Business Process/Service Quality
  • Compliance
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologists & Technicians
  • Facilities Management & Planning
  • General Business Project/Program Management
  • Heavy Equipment & Construction Trades
  • Human Resources Generalists
  • Machine Operations
  • Manufacturing Plant Management
  • Manufacturing Product Quality
  • Manufacturing Production, Processing & Assembly
  • Production Planning & Control
  • Quality Management Leadership
  • Repair & Maintenance Trades
  • Technical Product Development/Research Operations

Download the list of positions included in this survey along with the position descriptions

  • Base Pay
  • FLSA Status
  • Long-term Incentive Eligibility and Grants
  • Organization Data
  • Short-term Incentive Eligibility and Amounts
  • Years in Organization
  • Years in Position

Industry

  • Banking/Financial Services
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Goods
  • Energy
  • High Tech
  • Insurance/Reinsurance
  • Life Sciences
  • Logistics
  • Mining & Metals
  • Other Manufacturing
  • Other Non-Manufacturing
  • Retail & Wholesale
  • Services (Non-Financial)
  • Transportation Equipment

Geographic Area

  • Metropolitan
  • National
  • Regional

Organization Size

  • Assets
  • Gross Premiums
  • Net Revenue
  • Net Sales Revenue
  • Operating Expenses/Budget Number of Employees

Career Stream

  • Executive
  • Management
  • Para-Professional
  • Professional
Participation
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Participating in the survey

You tell us what’s happening in your organization – from what you pay to how you pay – for your positions and we’ll give you a discount on the results. Survey participation is open to all organizations with matching jobs. Missed this year’s participation window? Contact us to learn how you can participate in the next edition.

Participation Window

Opens: 03/02/2026

Closes: 05/04/2026

Participation Window

Opens: 03/02/2026

Closes: 04/24/2026

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