National Compensation Survey (NCS)

The National Compensation Survey (NCS) is a research effort by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that provides detailed data on wages, salaries, and benefits across various industries and occupations. It helps identify pay rates, benefit trends, and workplace policies, offering valuable insights for businesses, policymakers, and workers to understand compensation standards. The survey gathers information through employer questionnaires and publishes reports to inform discussions on fair pay and workplace improvements.