Compensation Advisory Studio

Interactive Structure Designer

Design, visualize, and validate salary structures using approved benchmark P50s, range spreads, midpoint progression, and overlap diagnostics — all in one interactive studio.

What This Analysis Does

Designs salary structures using benchmark P50s, range spreads, midpoint progression, and overlap diagnostics. Validate against incumbent pay and pressure-test across geographic layers.

Required Data
  • Approved benchmark P50s (Governance)
  • Incumbent base salaries
  • Target range spread / progression policy
  • Market norm (20–22%)
Key Outputs
  • Level-by-level structure table
  • Range-overlap visualization
  • Progression & overlap diagnostics
  • Design recommendations
Next Recommended Action

Pressure-test progression at M5-M6 and E2 with the comp committee, then layer geographic zones.

Total Levels
10
P1 → E2
Avg. Range Spread
51%
Target: 50–55%
Avg. Midpoint Progression
27%
Market Norm: 20–22%
Overlapping Levels
9
Across adjacent levels
Structure Table Edit Mode
Currency: USD
LevelTitle (Example)MinMidpoint (P50)MaxSpreadProgression (Midpoint)Overlap (Adjacent)Status
E2Sr. Director / VP$425K$540K$660K55%35%35%
E1Director$320K$400K$480K50%29%29%
M6Sr. Manager$245K$310K$375K53%27%27%
M5Manager$195K$245K$295K51%27%27%
P6Principal$215K$270K$325K51%29%29%
P5Lead Specialist$168K$210K$252K50%27%27%
P4Senior Specialist$132K$165K$198K50%25%25%
P3Specialist$105K$132K$159K51%22%22%
P2Associate II$86K$108K$130K51%20%20%
P1Associate I$72K$90K$108K50%
Salary Structure

Range Overlap Visualization

HealthyWarningRiskMidpoint
  • E2
    Sr. Director / VP
    $425K · $660K
    mid $540K
  • E1
    Director
    $320K · $480K
    mid $400K
  • M6
    Sr. Manager
    $245K · $375K
    mid $310K
  • M5
    Manager
    $195K · $295K
    mid $245K
  • P6
    Principal
    $215K · $325K
    mid $270K
  • P5
    Lead Specialist
    $168K · $252K
    mid $210K
  • P4
    Senior Specialist
    $132K · $198K
    mid $165K
  • P3
    Specialist
    $105K · $159K
    mid $132K
  • P2
    Associate II
    $86K · $130K
    mid $108K
  • P1
    Associate I
    $72K · $108K
    mid $90K
Steep Progression Detected

M5-M6 midpoint progression is 27% (above 20-22% market norm). Consider reducing midpoint target to ~$285K-$295K.

Excessive Overlap

E2 spread (55%) exceeds target range (50-55%). Overlap with E1 is 35%, approaching the upper limit.

Potential Title Inflation

Large step from P6 → M5 (27%) with similar scope progression. Review title differentiation and span of control.

Health Score
72%
At Risk
Open Questions for You
  • Is scope expansion at M5-M6 intentional?
  • Should E2 be capped at 50% spread?
  • Are titles aligned to spans of control?
Scenarios
  • Base Structure (Current)Active
  • Scenario A - Tighter Progression-1.8% Payroll
  • Scenario B - Lower Spreads-2.9% Payroll
Next Steps
  1. Share with Comp Committee
  2. Review geo layer impact
  3. Pressure-test with cost scenarios