Compensation trends:
Modern perspectives on pay

Our latest insights on compensation management, data trends, best practices, new research, and tools.

Find what you need to know now

Payscale’s 2025 gender pay report reveals the need for pay equity analysis

Payscale’s research shows that the overall gender pay gap has stalled, and in some cases, disparities have worsened, underscoring the urgent need for businesses to invest in pay equity analysis to ensure fair compensation practices.

The legislative lowdown: February 2025

February may be the shortest month, but don't tell that to legislators working to pass pay transparency laws. From the Bluegrass State to the Emerald Isle, pay transparency is moving forward at a feverish pace.

Millions of workers to receive another mandatory pay increases on January 1

Beginning January 1, 2025, 21 states will increase their minimum wage yet again. What do you need to do to comply with the law?

The legislative lowdown: November-December 2024

While pay transparency updates have been quiet on the nights before Christmas, here are a few compensation-related stocking stuffers for you.

Overtime overreach? Court says “Not so fast” to Department of Labor’s rule

The court ruled that the DOL exceeded its authority in prioritizing salary levels over job duties when determining exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

How the 2024 election results will impact employment-related legislation

Here are our predictions for how the next four years could play out for employment-related legislation.

The legislative lowdown: September-October 2024

Pay transparency legislation does not seem to be slowing down as 2024 continues. Below is a round-up of recent legislative updates that took place in September-October

The legislative lowdown: August 2024

Pay transparency legislation does not seem to be slowing down as 2024 continues. Below is a round-up of recent legislative updates that took place in August

Q&A: 10 questions to help you use the salary budget survey

We’ve captured 10 key questions and answers you can use to help you put the survey to use.

Compference24: Where HR and comp pros connect and learn

If you’re an HR or compensation professional looking to elevate your comp strategy, this is the event you won’t want to miss.

3 Essential summer reads recommended by the Payscale team

This blog post covers three remarkable books that dive into topics like cultivating influential leadership, achieving fair pay, and fostering inclusive workplaces.

New FLSA rules: the pay raise you didn’t see coming

If you’ve been feeling a bit lost and confused about the latest updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary exemption rules, you’re not alone.