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Wage and Salary Survey for North American Electronics Assembly Companies Open Until November 1
October 24, 2019 | IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
IPC's biennial wage rate and salary survey for the North American electronics assembly industry is open with a response deadline of November 1. The confidential survey covers compensation for 40 hourly and salaried technical, manufacturing and sales positions at original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contracts electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies in North America. It also covers salary budget growth, planned increases for 2020, and employee benefits and policies.
Companies can use this study to assess their competitiveness in today’s labor market. The data will be segmented by company type, size, and region, enabling companies to assess their competitive position as employers within their region and company-size tier. The study also enables companies to benchmark their compensation, benefits, and policies against industry norms, and update their human resource management strategies. It is unique in its focus on the North American electronics assembly industry.
The survey is intended for HR professionals and executives who can provide data on a range of positions and policies. Survey participants will receive the report on the findings at no cost. The survey can be accessed at www.ipc.org/WageSurvey2019.
Participants are asked for their IPC company code to start the survey. They can obtain their codes by contacting IPC's market research team at marketresearch@ipc.org or calling +1 847-597-2868. The company code is used to protect the confidentiality of participants' data. IPC publishes only aggregate numbers and maintains strict confidentiality. The report will not identify participating companies.
About IPC
IPC (www.IPC.org) is a global industry association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 5,600 member-company sites which represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly, and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research, and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains additional offices in Taos, N.M.; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; Brussels, Belgium; Stockholm, Sweden; Mosco.
For additional information on IPC’s market research services, visit www.ipc.org/industrydata or www.ipc.org/market-research-reports.
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