The measure of a company's pay scales (pay levels or the going market rate) compared to the rate of other similar companies. External equity indicates that a company's pay levels are comparable to the market rate.

ERI's 2026 Benefits Benchmarking Survey Highlights
Read More
United States and Canada Minimum Wage Updates - June 2026
Read More
Do Geographic Pay Differentials Account for Inflation?
Read MoreWHITE PAPERS

National Compensation Forecast April 2026
Read More
Compensation Strategies for Remote Work and Organizational Culture – Fall 2025
Read More
Planning Global Compensation Budgets for 2026 - January 2026
Read More
Common Compensation Terms and Formulas - January 2026