Overview
Compensation reports provide detailed analytics about salary, benefits, and demographic information across performing arts organizations. These reports help you benchmark your organization's compensation practices and understand industry trends.
Report Organization
Report Categories
Reports are organized into three main sections:
Principal Administrator Reports
Focus on top executive position
Include both compensation and demographic analysis
Provide detailed benchmarking for leadership roles
Departmental Reports
Organized by functional area (e.g., Marketing, Development, Operations)
Show compensation trends within each department
Enable cross-department comparisons
All Positions Reports
Provide organization-wide analysis
Track changes in workforce composition
Analyze broad compensation trends
Data Grouping
All reports organize data by:
Full cohort (all reporting organizations)
Budget groups (based on operating budget size)
Three-year trends where available
Data Protection Rules
Confidentiality Standards
Minimum of 3 organizations required for any data display
Individual organization data is never shown
Data automatically grouped by budget size
Sensitive information is always aggregated
What You'll See
Low, median, average, and high values
Count of reporting organizations
Your organization's budget group highlighted
Three-year trends when available
What You Won't See
Individual organization names
Specific salary amounts for any position
Data points with fewer than 3 responses
Individual demographic information
Common Features & Interactions
Standard Report Elements
Title identifying report focus
Fiscal year selection
Data tables showing current year statistics
Trend visualization showing three years of data
Sample size indicators
User Controls
Toggle between all organizations vs. US-only
Select fiscal year for viewing
Print to PDF capability
Interactive charts with hover details
Visual Elements
Data tables for detailed numbers
Line charts for trend analysis
Bar charts for comparisons
Clear indication of your organization's group
Best Practices for Analysis
Compare Appropriately
Focus on your budget group for most relevant comparisons
Consider both median and average values
Look at trends over multiple years
Account for sample size when interpreting results
Consider Context
Review full compensation package, not just base salary
Factor in geographic differences
Consider organization type and structure
Account for position responsibilities, not just titles
Interpret Thoughtfully
Look for patterns across multiple metrics
Consider year-over-year changes
Account for economic conditions
Note sample size variations
Common Analysis Scenarios
Annual Review Process
Review relevant peer group data
Compare current compensation to benchmarks
Analyze trends over time
Consider total compensation package
New Position Planning
Check similar positions in peer groups
Review salary ranges
Analyze benefits offerings
Consider department-wide patterns
Pay Equity Analysis
Review position-level benchmarks
Compare across departments
Analyze demographic patterns
Consider industry trends
Tips for Effective Report Use
Data Quality
Note sample sizes for each metric
Consider multi-year trends
Account for data completeness
Understand aggregation rules
Analysis Approach
Start with broad overview
Drill down to specific areas
Compare related metrics
Consider multiple perspectives
Documentation
Save relevant benchmarks
Note key observations
Track year-over-year changes
Document analysis methodology
Getting Help
Support Resources
Review FAQ section
Check field definitions
Common Questions
Data availability timing
Report refresh frequency
Special analysis requests
Data protection details
Next Steps
Review Principal Administrator Reports
Explore Departmental Analysis
Understand All Positions Reports
Consider Advanced Analysis options