Mercer Benchmark Database
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Plans and prices
From Mercer Benchmark Database's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 US MBD core modules | Priced on request | Participant / non-participant prices shown by module: $2,600 / $7,800 to $7,100 / $21,300 · special pricing when bundled with full database |
| 2026 US MBD: Mercer Benchmark Database | Priced on request | Price varies by participant status and selected modules · up to 3 Mercer WIN users included · additional users available at checkout |
The facts
Each one read from Mercer Benchmark Database's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Benchmarking
- Mercer WIN supports benchmarking traditional and hybrid jobs, comparing against peers or competitors, customizing metrics, and off-cycle benchmarking.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Coverage
- The survey covers thousands of jobs across skill levels and career streams, including traditional and emerging positions.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Data scale
- Mercer says the database contains compensation data from over 8 million incumbents.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Delivery
- Survey results are delivered through Mercer WIN, an online platform with customizable data parameters.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Export
- Users can download .xls data files for importing into a compensation management system.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Mercer says it integrates with select third-party compensation systems but does not name them on the product page.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Participation
- Survey participation is open to organizations with matching jobs, and the page states the 2026 participation window is closed.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing limit
- The listed module prices distinguish participants from non-participants, and Mercer says consulting or commercial use is subject to different rates.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The US MBD provides salary survey data across nine functional modules to help organizations benchmark compensation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Skills insights
- The platform can identify the six most common skills associated with a role.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Mercer WIN users can access a user guide and additional help resources inside the platform.checked 8 Oct 2026
- User limit
- A survey purchase includes access for up to three company users, and additional users can be added during checkout.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browser support
- Mercer says Internet Explorer is no longer supported on imercer.com and recommends Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company brand
- Mercer says it is transitioning to the Marsh name while retaining its data, methodology, platform access, and support.checked 8 Oct 2026
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