We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Compensation and Benefits Benchmarking Study! This annual global study will gather comprehensive data on wages, compensation, benefits, policies, and skills from professionals in scholarly communications and the organizations that employ them. The survey results will be hosted on SSP’s new Insights Platform.
The study includes two distinct surveys: one for individuals and one for organizations. Data collection is open now through March 31, 2025, with reports available beginning February 2025. Participants are encouraged to submit their surveys by December 31, 2024, to ensure timely findings that can guide decisions in the coming year.
Participation Benefits
Both individuals and organizations that complete at least 60% of the survey (including all required questions) will receive an executive summary of the aggregate data at no cost.
- For Individuals: Participating in the study allows professionals to benchmark their compensation and benefits, helping with career planning and salary negotiations. The data offers valuable insights into competitive salaries, benefits, and the skills required across various roles and regions within the industry.
- For Organizations: Organizations will gain insights into compensation and benefits trends, helping them stay competitive. This data supports evidence-based decisions on salary adjustments, benefits enhancements, and strategic workforce planning. Human resources professionals or those with access to organizational compensation data are the ideal participants for the survey.
Confidentiality and Data Security
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the Benchmarking Study. All data is aggregated and anonymized, ensuring no proprietary information is linked to any individual or organization. SSP maintains sole control over the study’s production and distribution, safeguarding the data’s integrity.
Subscription Options
Participants and other stakeholders can further explore the data through three subscription options:
- Premium Access Subscription: Provides dynamic reports from the Individual Study with filters including level, area, region, and years of experience. This option offers a deeper dive into job titles and more data points beyond your responses. Discounts are available for participants and SSP members.
- Enterprise Access Subscription: Ideal for organizations seeking comprehensive insights. This includes all Premium Access features from the Individual Study plus organization-level filters like revenue, employee count, and the ability to analyze position-level data. Multiple authorized users can access the reports, continuously updated as new data comes in.
- Industry Access Subscription: Focused on Organization Study data, this option allows multiple users to filter by region, organization type, and more. Reports update dynamically, reflecting the latest survey submissions.
This study is a valuable resource for individuals and organizations within the scholarly publishing community. By contributing your data, you help shape equitable, research-driven compensation standards that benefit the entire industry.
Participate today to ensure fair and competitive compensation practices in scholarly communications. Your input is essential for producing the most accurate, actionable data.
