Go Beyond Data — 2026 Compensation Surveys

Trusted Canadian
Compensation Data
for Every Organization

Go Beyond Data delivers professionally validated compensation surveys built for Canadian organizations — whether you are benchmarking across the general market or need data tailored to your specific industry.

Our Surveys

Choose the survey that best fits your organization.

General Industry

General Industry SMB Compensation Survey

Professionally validated compensation data for Canadian Small and Medium-Sized Businesses. Benchmark your roles across 340 positions spanning three modules — designed to reflect your sector, region, and organization size.

340 benchmark positions across 3 modules
Executive, Professional & Operations roles
Results published September 2026
Participation is free
Learn More →
Industry-Specific

Industry-Specific Compensation Surveys

Compensation data tailored to your industry. Our industry-specific surveys deliver professionally validated benchmark positions benchmarked against a defined peer group — covering Architecture & Interior Design, Credit Unions, Engineering, and Hospitality.

Architecture & Interior Design, Credit Unions, Engineering, Hospitality
Industry-specific peer group comparison
Results published September 2026
Participation is free
Learn More →

Why Go Beyond Data?

Canadian organizations rely on us for compensation results they can trust and defend.

Verified Data You Can Trust

Our experienced compensation analysts review and verify every submission ensuring valid and reliable results.

Stay Competitive

Maintain market-aligned compensation in response to emerging trends in attracting, motivating and retaining top talent.

Built for Canadian Organizations

Clean, accurate, Canadian-specific data designed to support confident compensation decisions for organizations of all sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about our surveys? We've got answers.

Canadian organizations who are looking for valid and reliable compensation data to assist in their talent management decisions.

Yes. Data is handled securely and reported in aggregate to protect individual organization information. Access to results are provided via our proprietary authentication process through Go Beyond Data's Member Portal.

The report contains results (as available) on a number of compensation elements. The standard compensation elements are:

Standard Compensation Elements:

  • Base Salary (Annual and Hourly Rates)
  • Salary Range Midpoint
  • Short-Term Incentive (Actual $ Amount, Target Percentage)
  • Commission (Actual $ Amount, and Target & Maximum Percentage)
  • Other Cash
  • Actual Cash Compensation
  • Actual Target Cash Compensation

Prevalence information on:

  • Degree of Match
  • # of Full Time Employees
  • Union/Non-Union Employees
  • Overtime Eligibility

National compensation results are provided, as well as Scope Measures (as available) on: Geographic Region, Company Size (by revenue and by number of employees).

Access to the published results in September 2026 as well as a complimentary salary increase snapshot to inform budgeting for the next fiscal year. Participants are invited to attend a Survey Results webinar presentation which highlights key findings and guidance on how to interpret and use the results.

Depending on the size of your organization, it will take approximately 1-3 hours.

Participation is free with no obligation to purchase.