Frequently Asked Questions
What positions are covered?
The Consulting Engineers Compensation, Benefits & Employment Practices Survey covers 67 positions. You get industry specific data on engineering & technical positions, as well as data on executive, management, information technology and administrative positions.
Will my positions match the positions in the surveys?
For a complete list of position descriptions please contact us.
What other elements of compensation are covered?
Along with current salaries and bonuses you receive up-to-date information on:
- expected changes in salaries
- long-term incentive plans
- group insurance and retirement plans (analyzed by CEO, Executive, Engineering, Technical and non-Engineering staff levels)
- policies on vacation, overtime, perks and more
What types of organizations are included in your surveys?
Participation in our annual surveys is limited exclusively to consulting engineering firms from across Canada. No consulting engineering organization is too small or too large.
How is the data analyzed?
The survey results allow easy comparison based on province, city, full-time employees, revenues and firm size. Along with the user-friendly report, cash compensation findings are released in spreadsheet format allowing customized analysis of the data.
When do you collect data?
Data is collected annually from mid-May to late-August. The salary effective date of the data is September 1.
Members save money! - How do I become a member?
Receive a significant savings on the survey by becoming a member of Consulting Engineers Associations of BC or Alberta, or the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies. Please contact them directly: