Sample compensation report: an illustrative findings page

Example role comparison

Role

Program coordinator, individual contributor

Comparison basis

Base pay only; 40 paid hours a week for 52 weeks

Illustrative organization pay

$52,000 annually, equivalent to $25 per scheduled paid hour

Illustrative comparison reference

$54,080 annually, equivalent to $26 per scheduled paid hour

Difference

Organization pay is $2,080 lower annually, or about 3.85% below the illustrative reference.

Calculation: ($52,000 − $54,080) ÷ $54,080 × 100 = −3.85%. The denominator is the reference figure. The percentage increase from current pay to that reference is a different calculation: $2,080 ÷ $52,000 = 4%.

What the narrative should explain

Match rationale: describe the duties, required qualifications, and scope of responsibility used to select the comparison. If the comparison has supervisory duties but the internal role does not, flag that difference.

Evidence: a real report would identify the source, date, geography, and pay definition. This example has no external benchmark source because the figures are fictional.

Limitations: this example excludes benefits, overtime, bonuses, vacancies, and differences in experience. It cannot establish a market position or justify an employee pay change.

Questions for a leadership review

• Is the job description current, and is the comparison defensible?
• Are the work schedule and included pay elements aligned?
• Does other evidence support the same interpretation?
• How would a proposed adjustment affect related positions and the budget?
• What additional information is needed before a decision?

Suggested report structure

1. Executive summary and decisions under consideration.
2. Scope, role definitions, and comparison approach.
3. Source register and normalization assumptions.
4. Position-level findings and benefits analysis when scoped.
5. Limitations, options, and recommendations.
6. Appendix of supporting tables and review notes.

NovaPath confirms the report format and supporting analysis during scoping. This sample demonstrates an explanation style, not a fixed deliverable specification.