Tag: Salary Survey

Purpose of Salary Survey Industry Research Study

1. To determine the current salaries and overall compensation for materials handling professionals
2. To examine materials handling pros’ current job and overall career satisfaction

Specifically, the research examines

1. Compensation
   • Salary level as well as bonus plans
2. Job and career history
   • # of years with current employer
   • Job responsibilities
   • # of years work in field
3. Satisfaction with career as a materials handling professional
   • Job stability & Job-related pressures/stress
4. Demographics

Salary Survey Methodology

In August/ September 2018 an email invitation was sent to subscribers of Modern Materials Handling asking for their participation in this study. The email included a dedicated URL linked to a website which hosted the questionnaire. As an incentive to respond, participants were given an opportunity to enter a raffle for one of two $100 Amazon.com e-cards. Results are based on 304 qualified respondents. Where available and applicable, 2018 results are trend to MMH’s 2015, 2016 and 2017 Salary Surveys. The margin of error for this study is +/- 5.8%, meaning if the entire population responded, results may vary by +/- 5.8%.

2019 Salary Survey

Purpose of salary survey study

• Determine the current salaries and overall compensation for supply chain professionals.
• Examine the current job/overall career satisfaction of supply chain professionals.
• Ascertain supply chain executive’s education as well as participation in career-related education

Specifically, the research examines

• Compensation
• Job and career history
• Satisfaction with career as a supply chain professional
• Education to include executive classes, training, certifications

Demographics Methodology

In May, 2019, an e-mail invitation was sent to subscribers of Supply Chain Management Review asking for their participation in this industry research study. The e-mail included a dedicated URL linked to a website hosting the questionnaire. Results are based on 199 qualified respondents. The margin of error for this study is +/- 7.1%, meaning if the entire population responded, results may vary by +/- 7.1%.

Some of the questions asked include

• What is your current total annual salary for 2019?
• In the last year, by what percent did your salary level change?
• Age and salary by age
• Gender and salary by gender
• Number of direct and indirect reports
• Experience and Salary by years of logistics/supply chain management experience
• Factors that most greatly affect satisfaction with current job
• Level of education and degree
• Company size: Number of employees