Welcome to Compensation by AMS! Your journey with the platform will depend on your role and what you need to accomplish.
Choose your path below to get started.
For Report Users
If you're joining an organization that already submits data to Compensation and need to understand the analytics capabilities:
Accessing Reports
Reports are organized into three main sections, each providing different analytical views:
Principal Administrator analysis - compare executive compensation and demographics
Department-specific comparisons - analyze compensation across functional areas
All positions overview - understand organization-wide trends
Understanding the Data
All data is grouped by organization size for meaningful comparisons
Reports show three-year trends where available
Data only displays when enough organizations have submitted information to ensure confidentiality
Next Steps for Report Users
Review Understanding Compensation Reports for a deeper dive into available analytics
Explore Principal Administrator Reports to understand executive compensation trends
Browse Department Reports to analyze functional area compensation
For Data Submitters
If you're responsible for entering your organization's compensation data:
Before You Begin
You'll need:
Access to your organization's salary and benefits information
Knowledge of your organizational structure and reporting lines
30-60 minutes to complete the initial setup
Setting Up Your Organization Structure
First, configure your organization's structure:
Navigate to ⚙️ Settings > Org Chart Configuration
Create position titles that reflect your organization's roles
Map these positions across departments and levels (up to 7 levels supported)
Add multiple positions to the same level where needed
Entering Your Data
With your structure configured, enter:
Core Compensation Information
Base salaries
Bonuses and incentives
Deferred compensation
Benefits values
Supporting Demographics
Reporting relationships
Employment status (full-time/part-time)
Education levels
Industry experience
Next Steps for Data Submitters
Review the Fields Catalog to understand all available data fields
Watch for the green checkmark indicating successful data saves
Submit data for previous fiscal years if available
Support Resources
Whether you're focused on reports or data submission, our support team is here to help: