It’s no secret that top talent expects to be paid top dollar. Even with a developed recruiting program, a strong, positive culture and a comprehensive benefits package, it will be difficult for your company to attract and retain the best employees without a competitive pay policy.

What is “competitive pay”?

Most HR professionals suggest that being competitive with compensation means paying an average of 5-10 percent more or less than the market average pay for a job or a group of jobs.

What is the market average rate?

The market average rate for a job is the average pay for a position. By ordering or engaging in pay surveys, you can study what market average pay is nationally, regionally and locally for various positions, and determine whether your pay is competitive.

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