General Industry Compensation Survey
Canada's Small and Medium-Sized Business Compensation Survey
Participate in the General Industry Compensation Survey for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs).
Get access to professionally validated compensation data that reflects your sector, region, and organization size — built for Canadian SMBs.
Sample Report Results — Annual Base Salary
| Role | Average | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Human Resources | $125,436 | $115,349 | $128,200 | $137,366 |
| HR Business Partner — Expert | $92,977 | $80,402 | $93,773 | $98,144 |
| Comp & Benefits Generalist — Sr. | $89,947 | $84,402 | $91,473 | $97,671 |
| Recruiter — Intermediate | $83,168 | $80,029 | $87,290 | $92,440 |
| HR Coordinator — Intermediate | $64,357 | $59,753 | $65,097 | $73,239 |
Sample data shown for illustrative purposes only. Does not represent current market benchmarks.
1
Survey Opens
April 2026
2
Early Bird Ends
May 1, 2026
3
Survey Closes
May 29, 2026
4
Results Published
September 2026
Who We Serve
Supporting Canadian organizations across diverse sectors (private, public, not-for-profit) and industries, such as engineering, finance, hospitality and manufacturing.
Why Participate in Canada's SMB Compensation Survey?
Join other Canadian organizations who rely on Go Beyond Data for trusted compensation results and insights.
Verified Data You Can Trust
Go Beyond Data's experienced compensation analysts' review and verify every submission ensuring valid and reliable results.
Verified Data You Can Trust
Go Beyond Data's experienced compensation analysts' review and verify every submission ensuring valid and reliable results.
Verified Data You Can Trust
Go Beyond Data's experienced compensation analysts' review and verify every submission ensuring valid and reliable results.
How It Works
Four steps to access Canada's most trusted industry-specific compensation data.
1
Register
Register your organization on Go Beyond Data's Member Portal.
2
Download, Complete & Submit
Download, complete and submit the survey questionnaire via the Member Portal.
3
Data Validation
Our experienced professionals review, match, and validate all submissions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
4
Access Your Report
Receive comprehensive compensation results and insights in September 2026 to support confident, defensible pay decisions.
What Participants Receive
Survey Modules & Pricing
Choose one, two, or all three modules — each priced separately based on your organization's size. You only pay for what you need.
Module 1
Executive & Senior Management
20+ benchmark positions
Top-level leadership roles across all functional areas of the organization.
Sample Roles
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Vice President, Finance
- Vice President, Operations
- Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Module 2
Corporate & Professional Services
160+ benchmark positions
Professional, administrative and support roles spanning Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing and more.
Sample Roles
- Senior Manager, Human Resources
- Manager, Finance & Accounting
- Compensation & Benefits Specialist
- IT Business Analyst
- Marketing Coordinator
- Legal Counsel
- Customer Service Representative
Module 3
Manufacturing & Operations
160+ benchmark positions
Skilled trades, production, logistics and operational roles across manufacturing environments.
Sample Roles
- Plant Manager
- Production Supervisor
- Quality Control Technician
- Warehouse Coordinator
- Maintenance Technician
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Logistics Coordinator
- Health & Safety Specialist
Pricing by organization size — bundle two or three modules to save
| Module | < 50 Employees |
50–100 Employees |
101–250 Employees |
251–400 Employees |
> 400 Employees |
Non-Participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1Executive & Senior Management | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| Module 2Corporate & Professional Services | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| Module 3Manufacturing & Operations | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| 12% OffTwo ModulesOrder any two modules before May 1st and save 12% | $880 | $1,320 | $1,760 | $2,200 | $2,640 | $7,920 |
| 15% OffThree ModulesOrder all three modules before May 1st — best value, full survey access | $1,275 | $1,913 | $2,550 | $3,188 | $3,825 | $11,475 |
Participation is free. If you'd like access to the full results, simply choose the plan that fits your organization's size.
Sample Job Families
There are 340 benchmark jobs across the 3 modules. Below is a selection of the job families included in the survey.
- Administrative Services
- Corporate Affairs & Legal
- Facilities Maintenance & Trades
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resources
- Information Technology Services
- Manufacturing, Production & Operations
- Sales & Marketing
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Ready to Benchmark with Confidence?
Register today to access professionally validated compensation data and make informed pay decisions that attract, motivate, and retain top talent.
Early bird pricing ends May 1st, 2026 • Survey closes May 29th, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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