What we do?
At Incomes Data Research, our research is built on trust, expertise, and direct engagement. Our in-house research team continually collects information directly from HR professionals at organisations across the economy on pay rises, salary levels, employee benefits, reward practice and HR policy. Our team are knowledgeable about the processes by which pay levels are reviewed and set, and the inputs that inform decisions and negotiations over pay rises.
Why support our research?
Participating in IDR research offers employers valuable insights that help inform your pay and reward strategies. By taking part you can keep ahead of the key trends in pay rises, salary levels and employee benefits. On top of that, the information we provide is mainly by company name, so that you can see who sits behind the data. Participation also gains you access to free summary data and discounts on IDR products and services.
Provide your pay review
One of our key areas of work is reporting on the level of pay rises across the economy. This data is continually updated by a team of specialist researchers who collect information directly from HR managers at organisations across a wide range of sectors. You can take part by completing out short online survey and providing information on your organisation's latest pay review below. In return you will receive a free summary of our most recent analysis.
Explore other research
Our research explores a variety of topics, covering pay for specific roles or in certain industries, to a range of employee benefits. We also conduct topical surveys on key areas of interest, such as the outlook for pay in 2025. As with all our research, participants gain access to free summary data and discounts on IDR products and services. To take part or see details of surveys we are planning to conduct in the coming months explore our research below.
Pay Benchmarker
Our Pay Benchmarker service enables subscribers to benchmark their pay review plans and outcomes against others in their sector and across the wider economy.
Pay Climate
Our Pay Climate information service keeps you and your team at the forefront of pay trends by providing up-to-date analysis of pay awards and other reward measures.