US Mercer SIRS Benchmark Premium High Technology Survey

This document is a guide detailing the US Mercer SIRS® Benchmark Premium survey focused on the High Technology – STEM sector. It outlines the survey's purpose of managing talent strategy by benchmarking compensation data across 23 industry-specific and cross-industry job families. The document presents data collected from 2,663 STEM positions, including executives, across the country, analyzing critical aspects of compensation strategies such as base pay, salary range, job titles, and total cash compensation. Additionally, it describes the participation process, which involves 281 companies submitting data, and highlights the benefits of participation, including discounts on survey results and exclusive invitations to events. The survey is conducted annually, with participation running from March through May and results published in September. The document also provides information on the pricing structure for participants and non-participants, as well as the various position families analyzed within the survey.