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Radford McLagan Compensation Database
Raising the Bar for Compensation Intelligence

Radford McLagan Compensation Database

Smarter experience. Trusted Insights. Better Decisions.

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Turning Data Into Confident Decisions

By combining unmatched data accuracy, scale, and governance with AI‑enabled insight and a more real‑time perspective, we’re empowering organizations to move beyond static benchmarks and make better‑informed, better‑advised compensation and total rewards decisions. See how we turn complexity into clarity, so your people strategy delivers meaningful results.

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  2. Platform Highlights

  3. Market Practice Studies

Compensation Intelligence to Shape the Future of Work

Compensation Intelligence to Shape the Future of Work

The Radford McLagan Compensation Database is your source of truth for every pay decision, built for a world where roles, skills, and markets change overnight. A single, integrated platform combines seamless data submission, HRIS connectivity, and AI‑driven assistance with one of the world’s most comprehensive compensation datasets. The result: current, consistent market views and instant, practical insight into pay levels, plan design practices, and talent trends—so HR and rewards leaders can move from defending decisions to confidently shaping what comes next.

Trusted Methodologies and Data Quality You Can Rely On

Our proprietary job architecture and leveling frameworks are widely endorsed by boards, C‑suite executives, HR leaders, and regulatory bodies worldwide. Powered by a participant‑only community of more than 8,500 organizations representing over 30 million employees and more than 100 countries, our data is meticulously vetted and subjected to rigorous quality checks at every stage—ensuring insights you can trust.

Extensive Global Coverage
Extensive Global Coverage

Comprehensive Job Library, Cutting-Edge Market Insights

As the labor market evolves, so does our data. We work closely with human capital experts to continuously expand our benchmark job library, which spans dozens of industries and is recognized as the most comprehensive in the market. With advanced filtering and enriched compensation data, we equip you with sharper insights to navigate the complexities of today’s workforce with confidence.

Flexible Ways to Simplify Your Submission

You asked, and we listened. We now offer data integration with leading HRIS systems so you can spend less time building files and more time using insights. By connecting your HR data directly to our Human Capital Analytics platform, you will gain a more consistent, repeatable submission experience that reduces effort, shortens timelines, and improves data quality. Alternatively, if you prefer a manual approach, our curated templates enable you to focus on review and refinement, with a dedicated client manager supporting you every step of the way.

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Tailored Industry Insights to Stay Ahead in Talent Management (17)

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Delivering targeted data, analytics and insights is our hallmark over the last 50 years. Our industry coverage includes:

  • Asset Management

    300 thousand employees at over 500 organizations

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  • Banking

    3.5 million employees at over 800 organizations

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  • Community and Government Entities

    759 thousand employees at over 400 organizations

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  • Consulting and Professional Services

    3.5 million employees at over 430 organizations

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  • Energy and Natural Resources

    726 thousand employees at over 540 organizations

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  • Financial Technology

    600 thousand employees at over 300 organizations

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  • Healthcare

    605 thousand employees at over 290 organizations

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  • Hospitality

    1.6 million employees at over 130 organizations

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  • Insurance

    300 thousand employees at over 300 organizations

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  • Life Sciences

    2.5 million employees at over 1,700 organizations

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  • Manufacturing

    2.7 million employees at over 710 organizations

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  • Media and Gaming

    455 thousand employees at over 180 organizations

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  • Private Companies

    6.3 million employees at over 4,900 organizations

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  • Retail and E-Commerce

    7.1 million employees at over 340 organizations

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  • Technology

    7.4 million employees at over 2,100 organizations

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  • Transportation

    365 thousand employees at over 90 organizations

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  • Wealth Management

    300 thousand employees at over 250 organizations

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Discover the Power of Advanced Reporting Tools (5)

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Whether you're facing a last-minute request to evaluate pay for a new hire or planning your annual compensation cycle, Aon's Radford McLagan Compensation Database has the tools you need to stay ahead.

  • Fast Insights When You Need Them Most

    Need answers fast? Our Quick Benchmarks tool allows instant exploration of compensation data for thousands of roles across any market. Advanced filters deliver actionable insights on-demand, with data dynamically rendered on screen and export-ready in seconds.

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  • Effortless Market Comparisons, Anytime

    Streamline your annual focal planning with Market Queries. Create, save, and download comprehensive benchmarking reports tailored to your specific talent markets - all in just minutes.

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  • Real-Time Employee vs. Market Insights

    Gain clarity with real-time comparisons. Select an employee population, match it against market data, and identify retention risks using actionable insights from our robust analytics.

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  • Tailored Executive Pay Solutions

    Finding the right executive pay benchmarks has never been easier. Our Executive Regression feature uses statistically validated methodologies to tailor executive pay levels specific to your organization’s size.

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  • Job Matching Made Simple

    Accurate job matching is critical for effective benchmarking. Use our Job Matrix to browse Aon's comprehensive job library, access detailed job descriptions, and confirm organizational matches in seconds.

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Transform Talent Data into Actionable Insights (5)

5 Solutions

By harnessing the power of our extensive database alongside advanced machine learning and predictive analytics, we provide clients with transformative insights into emerging talent trends.

  • Leverage Cutting-Edge Job Offer Data

    View the latest pay trends in fast-moving fields such as AI, data science and machine learning with job offers data collected through applicant tracking systems.

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  • Location Analytics: Global Talent Insights at Your Fingertips

    With remote and flexible working models on the rise, our Location Analytics feature allows you to compare talent availability, compensation levels, and pay differentials around the world. Simply select a job, click on the map, and start exploring.

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  • Talent Intelligence: Predict Pay with Machine Learning Precision

    Keep pace with evolving skills and workforce needs. Talent Intelligence predicts pay and provides insights for emerging roles, even in data-scarce markets.

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  • Plan Strategically with Critical Talent Metrics

    From salary increase budgets to turnover rates and diversity metrics, including gender and ethnicity (U.S. only), our platform provides critical data to support strategic compensation and workforce planning.

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  • Future-Proof Workforce Skills with AI

    Powered by generative AI, SkillsGraph is a dynamic workforce skills library that that provides clients with a proven methodology for classifying and managing the most sought-after skills in the talent market.

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Platform Highlights

  • 8,500+

    Participating organizations across diverse industries.

  • 30 Million

    Insights on employees across 115+ countries published annually.

  • 15+

    Major industries covered including technology, life sciences, financial services and more.

  • AI Driven Assistance

    Reduces the effort of job matching and accelerates access to relevant insights, helping you make decisions with greater confidence.

  • Unified Methodology

    Proprietary job architecture and job matching methodology provides pay equity and transparency.

Unlock Strategic Insights with Market Practice Studies

Our suite of market practice studies, designed to handle your most pressing policy design issues, is the perfect companion for the Radford McLagan Compensation Database. These studies include:

These studies offer a comprehensive view of the talent market, enabling you to design effective total rewards programs.

 
Market Practice Studies
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Essential Facts for Informed Better Decisions

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Take the Next Step: Join a Community of Industry Leaders

By partnering with Aon, you join a network of forward-thinking organizations dedicated to excellence in compensation strategy. Our unified global database and actionable analytics empower you to make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Transform your compensation strategy today. Contact us to learn more about participating in the Radford McLagan Compensation Database and discover how Aon's insights can drive your business forward.

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