Compensation Benchmarking Methodology Workbook

What is in your download

One ZIP containing 4 files.

Organize your own compensation research in an Excel methodology workbook, supported by a formula map and a clearly labeled synthetic example.

Use it to

• Record and compare the dated market inputs you supply.
• Use the formula map and data dictionary to understand the workbook, then compare your setup with the synthetic worked example.

Files included

• START-HERE.pdf
• Compensation-Benchmarking-Methodology.xlsx
• Formula-Map-and-Data-Dictionary.pdf
• Worked-Example-SYNTHETIC.pdf

How to use

Read START-HERE and the formula map. Supply and verify your own dated market inputs, replace example assumptions, and review the workbook’s results before making decisions.

Formats and scope

PDFs are reading or print companions. Edit the Word or Excel files where supplied. Compatible software is required; it is not included.

No salary dataset is included. The worked example is synthetic and is not market evidence. This download does not include quarterly data refreshes, live salary feeds or compensation advice.

Digital download. No physical item is shipped.

License

Single-business commercial use. May not be resold, redistributed, publicly shared, sublicensed, or used as a base for derivative templates sold elsewhere. Covers internal use within one business entity.