Frequently Asked Questions

Our dataset is updated continuously throughout the year. We collect fresh information from a portion of our 3,000+ government entities each month, maintaining the nation’s most comprehensive local government compensation database.

Our database contains information from over 3,000 local government entities with populations from 2,500 to 8 million. Entities are included from all 50 states.

While some states maintain transparency portals with annual city datasets, these sources offer inconsistent collection, reporting, and infrequent updates. Our platform provides more comprehensive, regularly updated information.

We maintain data integrity through a multi-layered quality assurance process that includes:
– Validation at all data entry points
– Automated consistency checks
– Comprehensive data profiling
– Regular auditing procedures

Common public sources often report partial-year compensation or include post-employment benefits, creating misleading figures. For example, a Fire Chief hired mid-year might appear underpaid in standard reports, or departing employees with severance packages might appear overpaid.

Our platform provides a more accurate picture by calculating standardized annual compensation values that include salary, allowances, and regular pay elements.

Our total compensation figures include:
– Base salary
– Car allowance
– Certification pay
– Performance bonuses
– Technology/cell phone stipends

Yes, the Enterprise version of CIty Compensation allows you to:
– Filter by population size to compare similar-sized entities
– Select specific geographic regions for targeted analysis
– Create custom comparison groups using our search feature

Enterprise level subscribers can download comprehensive reports after applying their desired filters. These reports include visual maps and detailed data tables for further analysis.

Our interactive dashboard lets you:
– Select specific positions of interest
– Filter by state, region, or metro area
– Narrow results by population range
– View dynamic visualizations of compensation trends

Yes, our platform is fully responsive and works seamlessly across PC, Mac, iPad, Microsoft Surface, and most mobile devices.
Account Management & Subscriptions

Account creation is straightforward. After completing your profile and subscription, our team activates your account within 24 hours. Once active, you can manage organization users directly through your administrative portal.

Please report any data concerns to our support team at customerservice@publicsectortalentanalytics.com.

Premium subscribers enjoy unlimited report generation for the duration of their subscription. Your organization can also add unlimited users to maximize the value of your subscription.

We offer a limited free portal to demonstrate the platform’s capabilities. Book a Demo or contact sales at sales@publicsectortalentanalytics.com to learn more.

We offer two subscription tiers:
**Premium Subscription**: Full dataset access with detailed position compensation ranges and percentile breakdowns.
**Enterprise Subscription**: Includes all Premium features plus interactive geographic mapping and comprehensive city-by-city comparison tables.
For pricing details, please contact our sales team at sales@publicsectortalentanalytics.com

hile our primary focus is serving local government entities, we consider special access requests. Please contact us at customerservice@publicsectortalentanalytics.com with your specific needs.

Schedule a personalized demonstration at https://portal.publicsectortalentanalytics.com/book-demo