Total Remuneration Survey (TRS)

Comprehensive market data for actionable insights

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All elements of total remuneration

  • Annual base salary – Monthly base salary times the number of months guaranteed
  • Annual total cash compensation – Total guaranteed cash compensation plus the annualized value of short-term incentive, sales incentive, profit sharing, or other incentive awards
  • Annual total remuneration – Total direct compensation plus the annualized value of benefits
  • Total guaranteed cash compensation – Base salary plus the annualized value of guaranteed allowances
  • Total direct compensation – Total cash compensation plus the annualized value of any long-term incentive awards, valued using Black-Scholes methodology for appreciation-based awards

Additionally, the following is available:

  • An overview of the market pay trends relative to the prior year as well as a summary of the economic, political, and labor trends in the country
  • Market regression – Market analysis by Position Class (Mercer’s International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology for job evaluation) for each of the major components of total remuneration
  • Benefits & prevalence summary – A summary of organizations’ remuneration policies, which includes salary budget forecasts, compensation mix by employee groups, short-term and long-term incentive practices, as well as benefits

The Mercer Total Remuneration Survey is available in 140+ countries.

TRS Industry Supplements are available in 70 countries and have been designed for organizations that need data for industry-specific jobs (in addition to the cross-industry jobs included in TRS). The schedule (data submission, effective dates and delivery of results) for TRS Industry Supplements is the same as for TRS, so there is no need for additional steps!

Please contact us at surveys@mercer.com for additional details on available options or to place your industry supplement order.

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  • Ordering TypeWIN
  • Enable ParticipationYes
  • Participation Start Date03/04/2024
  • Participation End Date10/31/2024
  • Sub TitleComprehensive market data for actionable insights
  • RegionGlobal
  • Short DescriptionComprehensive market data on compensation and benefits around the globe.
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  • CounterPart_SKUSKU_8730
  • Product Survey HeadingTotal Remuneration Survey
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  • widget1Published ~ Aug. – Dec. 2024
  • widget2Positions ~ 400,000
  • widget3Organizations ~ 50,000+
  • widget4Observations ~ 25 million
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Product Highlights

All elements of total remuneration

  • Annual base salary – Monthly base salary times the number of months guaranteed
  • Annual total cash compensation – Total guaranteed cash compensation plus the annualized value of short-term incentive, sales incentive, profit sharing, or other incentive awards
  • Annual total remuneration – Total direct compensation plus the annualized value of benefits
  • Total guaranteed cash compensation – Base salary plus the annualized value of guaranteed allowances
  • Total direct compensation – Total cash compensation plus the annualized value of any long-term incentive awards, valued using Black-Scholes methodology for appreciation-based awards

Additionally, the following is available:

  • An overview of the market pay trends relative to the prior year as well as a summary of the economic, political, and labor trends in the country
  • Market regression – Market analysis by Position Class (Mercer’s International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodology for job evaluation) for each of the major components of total remuneration
  • Benefits & prevalence summary – A summary of organizations’ remuneration policies, which includes salary budget forecasts, compensation mix by employee groups, short-term and long-term incentive practices, as well as benefits

The Mercer Total Remuneration Survey is available in 140+ countries.

TRS Industry Supplements are available in 70 countries and have been designed for organizations that need data for industry-specific jobs (in addition to the cross-industry jobs included in TRS). The schedule (data submission, effective dates and delivery of results) for TRS Industry Supplements is the same as for TRS, so there is no need for additional steps!

Please contact us at surveys@mercer.com for additional details on available options or to place your industry supplement order.

Product Details

Keeping up with today's blistering pace of change in the workforce can be a challenge. Modifying your total reward approach is no exception, especially knowing how diverse pay practices are across the world. Ensuring your remuneration levels are aligned to the market – whether you’re hiring locally, regionally, or globally - is critical to securing the talent you need to be successful.

The Mercer Total Remuneration Surveys (TRS) provide high quality and comprehensive market data on compensation and benefits from around the globe. From base salary and short-term incentives, to benefits and total remuneration evaluate your competitive position across the full rewards package. Whether you're struggling to find the talent you need or keep those that you have, the high quality data within this comprehensive survey gives you a leg up in managing pay for an evolving workforce.

Survey results are delivered in Mercer WIN®, giving you access to the data through a variety of customizable parameters. Your survey purchase includes access for three (3) Mercer WIN users. Additional users can be added during checkout.

With Mercer WIN, simplify your compensation data analysis while also maximizing your reporting capabilities. In just a few clicks, Mercer WIN allows you to:

  • 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  

Keeping up with today's blistering pace of change in the workforce can be a challenge. Modifying your total reward approach is no exception, especially knowing how diverse pay practices are across the world. Ensuring your remuneration levels are aligned to the market – whether you’re hiring locally, regionally, or globally - is critical to securing the talent you need to be successful.

The Mercer Total Remuneration Surveys (TRS) provide high quality and comprehensive market data on compensation and benefits from around the globe. From base salary and short-term incentives, to benefits and total remuneration evaluate your competitive position across the full rewards package. Whether you're struggling to find the talent you need or keep those that you have, the high quality data within this comprehensive survey gives you a leg up in managing pay for an evolving workforce.

Survey results are delivered in Mercer WIN®, giving you access to the data through a variety of customizable parameters. Your survey purchase includes access for three (3) Mercer WIN users. Additional users can be added during checkout.

With Mercer WIN, simplify your compensation data analysis while also maximizing your reporting capabilities. In just a few clicks, Mercer WIN allows you to:

  • 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  

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