Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; National Compensation Survey
Published Date: 2/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is asking for public feedback on their National Compensation Survey, which collects info about wages, benefits, and compensation trends from businesses and governments. This helps keep track of how much employers pay workers and what benefits they offer. Comments are open until March 5, 2026, and the survey aims to improve data while making it easier and less time-consuming for participants.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Businesses Must Spend Time Responding
The Bureau of Labor Statistics asks private businesses, not-for-profits, and state and local tribal governments to respond to the National Compensation Survey. BLS estimates 17,194 respondents, 54,340 total responses, and a combined annual time burden of 38,398 hours.
No Other Monetary Costs for Respondents
BLS states the National Compensation Survey has a Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden of $0, meaning the agency expects no additional monetary costs to respondents beyond time spent.
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