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Compensation Benchmarking
Compensation is more than a line item, it’s a strategic investment.
At Stambaugh Ness, we know AEC. And we know how to turn data into pay strategies that attract top talent, drive engagement, and elevate performance. When compensation aligns with business goals, it becomes the advantage you need for success.
Laying the Data Foundation
Leveraging industry and non-industry reporting, we analyze and synthesize critical data to provide actionable recommendations and next steps for a powerful compensation program which includes:
- Conduct a job analysis of your positions
- Identify levers that impact compensation
- Perform detailed comparison of job descriptions and salaries
- Consider the total compensation package
- Align pay ranges with market trends
- Make strategic recommendations
The Strategy of Compensation
A well-defined compensation strategy simplifies pay decisions, puts you on the map to attract and retain top talent, and creates an engaged and motivated workforce. SN’s experts can help you:
- Define compensation philosophy
- Choose compensation methodology
- Structure job roles and levels
- Develop a performance management process
- Establish increase/promotion guidelines
- Review the total compensation package
- Identify behavior goals and measurement tools
- Create incentive plan
- Conduct incentive plan pilot study
- Implement incentive plan
Positioned for the Future
A compensation strategy provides real and lasting impact for your firm today and the years to come. Build your firm of the future with a foundation that prioritizes people, performance, and profitability.
- Attract top talent during the hiring process
- Retain your best employees
- Simplify compensation budgeting
- Drive high performance
- Encourage behaviors that align with growth goals
- Improve employee morale
- Meet pay-related compliance requirements
Laying the Data Foundation
Leveraging industry and non-industry reporting, we analyze and synthesize critical data to provide actionable recommendations and next steps for a powerful compensation program which includes:
- Conduct a job analysis of your positions
- Identify levers that impact compensation
- Perform detailed comparison of job descriptions and salaries
- Consider the total compensation package
- Align pay ranges with market trends
- Make strategic recommendations
The Strategy of Compensation
A well-defined compensation strategy simplifies pay decisions, puts you on the map to attract and retain top talent, and creates an engaged and motivated workforce. SN’s experts can help you:
- Define compensation philosophy
- Choose compensation methodology
- Structure job roles and levels
- Develop a performance management process
- Establish increase/promotion guidelines
- Review the total compensation package
- Identify behavior goals and measurement tools
- Create incentive plan
- Conduct incentive plan pilot study
- Implement incentive plan
Positioned for the Future
A compensation strategy provides real and lasting impact for your firm today and the years to come. Build your firm of the future with a foundation that prioritizes people, performance, and profitability.
- Attract top talent during the hiring process
- Retain your best employees
- Simplify compensation budgeting
- Drive high performance
- Encourage behaviors that align with growth goals
- Improve employee morale
- Meet pay-related compliance requirements

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