About Our Survey
Compensation practices continue to evolve and this survey uniquely captures the evolution, through the detailed level of information collected and reported. The strategic management of compensation and human resources continues to be a critical factor in the success of a bank. For most banks, compensation constitutes the single largest non-interest operating expense.
It is extremely important that banking decision makers have current, reliable information for evaluating compensation and benefits at their own institutions. For this reason, the California Bankers Association (CBA), in conjunction with Pearl Meyer (PM), conducts our annual compensation and benefits survey. This survey provides base salary, incentive and commission compensation data as well as directors’ compensation information, data on human resources practices, comparative healthcare cost information and employee benefits summary statistics.
Questions regarding the survey? Please contact Amy Mundell at amundell@calbankers.com.
Order your digital copy now!
Thank you to all of our 2026 participant banks, for your contribution to the CBA Compensation & Benefits Benchmark Survey!
The 2026 CBA Compensation & Benefits Benchmark Survey is now fully digital! Order your survey online below for electronic access to the survey results.
The 2026 Pearl Meyer National Banking Benefits and HR Policies Survey is now also available. Pearl Meyer conducts this national banking benefits survey every other year, with the most recent survey offered in 2024.
For 2026, CBA participants can purchase both the compensation and benefits survey and the national banking benefits and HR policies survey as a bundle for $1,849. For non-participants, the cost for both reports is $3,499.
Note: Following your online order and purchase you will receive a separate email from our partners at Pearl Meyer with instructions on how to access your digital copy.
2026 CBA Compensation & Benefits Benchmark Survey
Participant CBA Compensation Survey - $1,099
Non-Participant CBA Compensation Survey - $1,999
2026 CBA Compensation & Benefits Benchmark Survey &
2026 Pearl Meyer National Banking Benefits and HR Policies Survey (Bundle)
Participant CBA Compensation Survey - $1,849
Non-Participant CBA Compensation Survey - $3,499