Salary Survey
Higher Salaries Reported by SPE Members
Traditionally, SPE has conducted a salary survey biennially, using a random sample of SPE members. Beginning in 2007, SPE will conduct the salary survey annually and all SPE members are asked to participate via an email invitation, with confidential online survey completion. Western Management Group conducted the survey for SPE. More than 10,000 SPE members participated in the 2007 survey.
The average base salary of respondents worldwide was USD 122,458, an increase from the USD 116,834 in the 2006 survey. Additional compensation, such as bonuses, housing allowances, car allowances, and retirement contributions raised total average compensation for 2007 to USD 167,712. The chart below illustrates the regional differences observed in base salary and total compensation. On average, SPE members reported receiving an 8.3% increase in base pay. The average age of respondents was 43 and the average number of years in the industry was 18.
Highlights from the 2007 Salary Survey 
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For the first time, users can purchase customized reports based on the data from the salary survey from Western Management Group. This allows you to focus on your specific geographic location, job category, education/experience, citizenship, and/or employer type. Several different report packages are offered, each of which allows you to make selections on the above criteria, enabling you to choose the package that meets your needs. A credit card or PayPal account is required for purchase. SPE members receive a substantial discount on reports (your SPE website login is required to validate membership). Learn more/purchase reports
