About the Survey
The 2026 Public Pension Compensation Survey provides one of the most comprehensive views of compensation, benefits, and workforce practices across the public pension industry. Conducted annually by NCPERS and CBIZ, the 2026 survey gathered data from 173 public pension funds representing $5.9 trillion in assets and nearly 21,000 full-time equivalent employees.
Explore the Insights
Discover compensation and bonus data for 100 public pension roles, along with insights into benefits and workforce trends. Results are available through a detailed report and an interactive dashboard that enables organizations to customize peer comparisons based on factors such as region, assets under management, and staff size. Together, these resources are designed to help public pension leaders make informed workforce and compensation decisions.
NCPERS + CBIZ: Advancing Public Pension Insights
For years, CBIZ and NCPERS have worked together to deliver compensation and workforce data tailored specifically to the public pension industry. This annual survey reflects a shared commitment to providing pension leaders with relevant, reliable benchmarking information that supports strategic decision-making.
By combining NCPERS’ and CBIZ’s deep understanding of the public pension community and compensation consulting experience, the survey report offers organizations valuable insights into compensation, incentives, benefits, and workforce practices across the industry.
Together, CBIZ and NCPERS continue to advance knowledge-sharing across the public pension community.
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Have questions about compensation strategy, workforce planning, or public pension benchmarking? Connect with our team to explore compensation consulting services.