Compensation and classification analysis

Compensation and classification analysis

For public sector organizations, finding and retaining the right people can be a seemingly never-ending challenge. Having a current, accurate understanding of compensation for a range of roles can help make the process run much more smoothly.

A sound compensation analysis can help you get a handle on talent issues


Government agencies and other public sector organizations are struggling with recruiting and retaining top talent to help provide exceptional constituent services.

We understand the obstacles involved and can help you overcome them with public sector expertise and targeted solutions.

Don’t get discouraged – get the talent you need

As governments struggle to compete for talent – and with public sector employees expecting competitive benefits and pay – you need an up-to-date picture of the market.

Hiring the people you need becomes much easier when you have the right data and guidance. A compensation and classification analysis provides relevant data and contextual insights that can improve how you fund your most valuable asset: your workforce.

Uncover critical public sector compensation trends

Public sector organizations want to know how their compensation aligns with the market, identify and correct pay disparities, and implement manageable classification and compensation plans.

We provide a rigorous, data-driven market analysis that exclusively focuses on classification and compensation studies. We also differentiate our offerings through machine learning and interpretation of the results within the context of public administration.

Our compensation and classification services for public sector


We’ve helped public sector organizations like yours lay the groundwork for effective hiring.

Internal valuations

We can help you determine the job levels, pay grades, and appropriate classifications for your jobs.

Market benchmarking and analysis

We provide data and benchmarks from similar public sector organizations to support compensation decisions.

Job descriptions

We can help you develop highly targeted, compliant descriptions for new and existing roles.

Internal valuations

We can help you determine the job levels, pay grades, and appropriate classifications for your jobs.

Market benchmarking and analysis

We provide data and benchmarks from similar public sector organizations to support compensation decisions.

Job descriptions

We can help you develop highly targeted, compliant descriptions for new and existing roles.

Benefits of our compensation and classification services

Government agencies and public sector organizations can get value from our services quickly because of our distinct qualities.

Public sector expertise

We have deep knowledge of government operations and budgets, organizational assessments, organizational change management, payroll processes and software, and financial and budgetary analysis.

Knowledge of public administration and government complexities

Because our specialists understand issues like collective bargaining and budget cycles, we can equip you with actionable implementation plans that work in government and public sector contexts.

An innovative approach

For larger clients seeking ongoing analyses to stay up to date, we can use advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and data science to provide regular, reliable compensation information.

Learn about some of our public sector accomplishments

Work with a team that offers 50-plus years of public sector experience 


We know the public sector, and we can help you provide exceptional services and efficient operations in your communities.

Our public sector compensation and classification specialists provide data-driven analyses and insights to help you compensate your employees fairly and manage the hiring process efficiently.

Susannah Heitger
Susannah R.K. Heitger
Managing Principal, Public Sector
Shannon Madden
Shannon Madden
Consulting