Western Compensation & Benefits Consultants

10/13/2026

Are salary increases and salary range adjustments the same thing? Not quite, and the distinction matters.

Salary increases determine what individual employees are paid. Salary range adjustments determine the framework firms use to recruit, pay and support progression across roles and career levels. Our latest blog explores why consulting engineering firms need to consider both when building their 2027 compensation budgets.

Read the latest from WCBC’s Compensation Insights for Consulting Engineering Firms series: https://wcbc.ca/ce-salary-structures/
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10/07/2026

WCBC's current and projected salary increases survey had input from 756 organizations across Canada. A few of the key highlights from this report include:

➡️ The typical organization plans to increase non-union salaries by 3.2%
➡️ Only 0.2% of employers anticipate salary freezes in 2027

Check out our latest blog post for more highlights: https://wcbc.ca/salaryincreases2027/
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WCBC’s Salary Increase Forecast Survey gathers data on salary increase projections across various sectors in Canada. Learn more.

10/05/2026

WCBC’s Consulting Engineers Compensation Report Is Now Available!

Make confident compensation decisions with up-to-date, industry-specific data tailored to Canadian consulting engineering firms.

The report covers 261 positions across a range of functional areas, providing valuable insights to help you benchmark compensation and support informed decision-making.

Curious to see which functional areas are included and explore the compensation data?

Learn more today: https://wcbc.ca/published-surveys/consulting-engineers/
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09/15/2026

Broader coverage. Better insights.

WCBC Salary Reports have expanded to include 595 benchmark positions, giving you the data you need across more roles and levels.

Learn more & order today: https://wcbc.ca/published-surveys/
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09/03/2026

WCBC’s Salary Reports are available for purchase!

Discover valuable insights into employee compensation and maintain your competitive edge with 595 positions available. Learn more and order your reports: https://wcbc.ca/published-surveys/
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08/17/2026

At WCBC, we help organizations build effective, compliant, and competitive compensation programs. Here's how we can support your organization:

📊 Compensation Surveys
Comprehensive analysis of competitive pay levels & total compensation.

💼 Compensation Governance
Counsel, seminars, & workshops to develop effective compensation strategies.

👔 Executive Compensation
Tailored solutions for executives & boards, including incentive pay plans & agreements.

⚖️ Pay Equity Analysis
Ensuring compliance & fairness in compensation practices.

📋 Job Evaluation
Job analysis, performance measurement, & design of salary structures.

💰 Pay Transparency
Building compliant, transparent pay programs, plus manager training & government reporting.

📢 Communication Programs
Strategies to effectively communicate your compensation & benefits.

📩 Have questions? Please don't hesitate to contact us!
https://wcbc.ca/contact-us/
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07/21/2026

Participation in this year's Salary Surveys is now closed. Thank you to all who participated!

WCBC's Salary Reports will be available early September. Discover how our data can help you make informed compensation decisions.

Be the first to know when they're available! Sign up for alerts: https://wcbc.ca/subscribe/
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07/06/2026

Don't miss out! ➡️ Participation ends July 20th for WCBC's Salary Surveys.

Participation in WCBC’s Salary Surveys supports a range of decisions throughout the year, including salary increases, hiring and offer decisions, internal equity reviews, and budget planning.

In addition to survey reports, participants receive complimentary access to CompPlus and a salary increase practices report—ensuring the data remains useful well beyond initial review.

Learn more and participate today: https://wcbc.ca/registration2026as/
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06/22/2026

This year, WCBC has completed a significant update to its compensation surveys, expanding coverage to more than 740 benchmark positions across a broader range of functions and job levels. The enhanced framework reflects how organizations are structured today, including evolving roles, greater specialization, and increased variation by level.

This expanded coverage supports stronger job matches, improved alignment across levels, and more defensible market comparisons.

Registration for WCBC's salary surveys is open, and the July 20 deadline is approaching quickly.

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in our most comprehensive compensation survey offering yet. Learn more and participate here: https://wcbc.ca/published-surveys/
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06/16/2026

WCBC’s Salary Increase Forecast Survey is open for participation!

Complete the survey in just 10 minutes and receive:
✅ Exclusive early access to the full Salary Increase Report
✅ Breakdown by industry, region, and employee type
✅ Union vs. non-union salary trends
✅ Data to inform smarter compensation decisions for 2027

Learn more and participate today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JX8SK59
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