Drive Smarter Compensation Decisions Anywhere in the World

Empower your organization with accurate, data-driven insights from our global salary database, covering over 160 countries, including emerging markets.

Access Our Global Compensation Database
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Multisector market surveys spanning 160+ countries & territories

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Comprehensive global coverage of developing markets

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Compensation data from over 4,600 survey participants

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Separate salary surveys for NGOs in more than 90 countries

Survey Locations

Birches Group delivers labor market data in 160+ countries and territories. By focusing on developing markets and leading employers, our surveys reflect real market-setting practices worldwide. View countries by survey type, or see the full list below.

What Our Data Can Do for You

Reliable data leads to better decisions. Our comprehensive insights support even the most complex compensation and benefits choices.

Build Equitable Salary Structures

Use our survey data to benchmark roles locally and create salary structures that balance country-specific needs with global standards.

Determine Market Competitiveness

Use our insights to stay competitive, address internal equity, manage pay volatility, and structure expatriate policies effectively.

Improve Employee Engagement

Competitive compensation is consistently one of the key drivers of an engaged workforce. Our market data ensures your pay strategies keep your team motivated and committed.

Why Birches Group Surveys

A Complete View Across All Sectors

Across all survey markets, we apply a multisector approach that integrates data from top public and private sector employers. We also run separate surveys for NGOs and for-profit development organizations in about ninety countries.

Evergreen Surveys, Updated Year-Round

We refresh our surveys each April, July, and October to keep pace with rapidly changing developing markets. Because data collection is continuous, employers can join at any time.

Participation Is Easy

We use a simple, efficient data-collection process: a short questionnaire followed by a detailed interview. Our specialists take care of the job matching to maintain consistency across employers.

How to Get Started

Step 1: Select Your Country

Market data for multisector and NGO organizations is available in over 160 countries. Purchase access for the countries you require. See all covered countries via the button below.

Step 2: Explore Pricing Options for Your Sector

Our salary surveys are competitively priced, with discounts for multiple countries or multi-year subscriptions. Learn more about pricing for your sector via the button below, or reach out to our team.

Step 3: Schedule a Call to Activate Your Access

Surveys are open year-round, with no participation deadline. Data submission cut-off dates ensure timely analysis before each publication. Reach out to our team to learn which dates suit your schedule.

Step 4: Optimize Your Custom Cut

Comparing your organization to a selected group of peer employers—based on size, location, or sector—can provide meaningful insights. Custom cuts make it easy to analyze your market position. Reach out to us to create your tailored peer group.

“The Birches Group market data had a good grasp of what was happening on the ground. This was really the driver in our decision-making process.”

— Andrew Moir, International HR Director, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Discover the Data You Need

Speak with our experts to understand our data and how it can support your organization today.