Elwood Staffing | 2017-2018 Dollars & Sense Starting Wages and Benefits Guide by Elwood Staffing

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About the Company

Trends and Forecasts

Mentorship Programs

MIDWEST Administrative Workers

MIDWEST Production Workers

MIDWEST All Workers

SOUTH Administrative Workers

SOUTH Production Workers

WEST Administrative Workers

WEST Production Workers

SOUTH All Workers

WEST All Workers

Methodology

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Elwood Staffing® recruits and screens top industrial and administrative talent and matches them with our clients’ opportunities, creating mutually beneficial relationships that move companies and people forward.

With a focus on placing skilled trades professionals, Elwood Tradesmen® supports clients throughout the U.S. for projects in a wide variety of industries with helpers, apprentices, journeymen, and master craftsmen.

Specializing in search and contract placement, Elwood Professional® matches highly skilled engineering, information technology, and business management professionals with mid-level, VP, and executive openings. 4

West South Midwest Northeast (not reported) Elwood Staffing Locations

TRENDS AND FORECASTS

Competition for workers is tight, but you know that already. You’re likely reading this to find out what you need to win this race for talent. Listen up. For the past two years, we’ve predicted wages would rise. We said it would happen slowly at first before rising sharply. We were kind of right. Here’s what we see: PRODUCTION WAGES Production wages across all sectors and geographies have been on the rise the past couple of years, but competition changed a bit this year. Though we track a number of sectors, the bulk of our survey respondents fall within the manufacturing and distribution sectors, and based on their responses, it seems they are of two very different mindsets (See Figure 1): · The majority of manufacturers made wage increases, but the median increases given were no larger than they were last year. Because so many employers made increases, those that did likely do not feel as much relief as expected. · Compared to last year, fewer distributors made increases, but those that did gave increases one to two times higher than those given last year. As a result, wages offered in the distribution sector have crept closer to those offered by manufacturers.

Figure 1 MANUFACTURING MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE

PRODUCTION POSITIONS

DISTRIBUTION MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE

ALL SECTORS MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE1

Packer/Hand Packing

$11.00 - $11.49

$11.50 - $11.99

$11.00 - $11.49

Material Handler

$12.00 - $12.49

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

$12.00 - $12.49

Forklift Driver

$12.00 - $12.49

Quality Inspector

$13.00 - $13.49

$12.50 - $12.99

$13.00 - $13.49

Assembler/Fabricator

$11.50 - $11.99

General Labor

$11.00 - $11.49

$10.50 - $10.99

$11.00 - $11.49

General Maintenance

$16.00 - $16.49

$13.00 - $13.49

$15.50 - $15.99

Machinist1,2

$14.50 - $14.99

Machine Feeder/Offbearer1,2

$12.00 - $12.49

Welder1,2

$15.00 - $15.49

MANUFACTURING % THAT INCREASED WAGE

DISTRIBUTION % THAT INCREASED WAGE

ALL SECTORS % THAT INCREASED WAGE1

Packer/Hand Packing

58.47%

40.68%

53.56%

Material Handler

60.20%

41.67%

56.63%

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

52.22%

29.09%

47.04%

Forklift Driver

56.76%

42.59%

53.05%

Quality Inspector

52.83%

29.17%

48.50%

Assembler/Fabricator

54.39%

26.67%

51.74%

General Labor

52.28%

23.81%

47.22%

General Maintenance

48.73%

30.00%

46.73%

Machinist1,2

49.25%

47.62%

Machine Feeder/Offbearer1,2

42.86%

42.61%

Welder1,2

43.18%

40.78%

PRODUCTION POSITIONS

MANUFACTURING MEDIAN INCREASE

PRODUCTION POSITIONS

DISTRIBUTION MEDIAN INCREASE

ALL SECTORS MEDIAN INCREASE1

Packer/Hand Packing

$0.50 - $0.74

Material Handler

$0.50 - $0.74

$0.75 - $0.99

$0.50 - $0.74

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

$0.50 - $0.74

$1.00 - $1.24

$0.50 - $0.74

Forklift Driver

$0.50 - $0.74

$0.75 - $0.99

$0.50 - $0.74

Quality Inspector

$0.50 - $0.74

$1.00 - $1.24

$0.50 - $0.74

Assembler/Fabricator

$0.50 - $0.74

$0.75 - $0.99

$0.50 - $0.74

General Labor

$0.50 - $0.74

General Maintenance

$0.50 - $0.74

$0.75 - $0.99

$0.50 - $0.74

Year-over-year increase

Machinist

$0.50 - $0.74

No year-over-year change

Machine Feeder/Offbearer

$0.50 - $0.74

Year-over-year decrease

Welder

$0.50 - $0.74

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COMPARATIVE STAFFING INDUSTRY TURNOVER

Figure 2

1100 1000 900 400% 800 700 600 350% 500 400 300% 300 200 250%

Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2007 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 2008 Q1 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 2009 Q4 2009 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014 Q1 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 Q1 2017

450%

200% 2007

2008

2009

Manufacturing Sector3

2010

2011

2012

Distribution Sector3

2014

2015

2016

Total Staffing Industry Turnover4

Figure 3 ALL SECTORS MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE

ALL SECTORS % THAT INCREASED WAGE

ALL SECTORS MEDIAN INCREASE

Office Assistant1

$12.50 - $12.99

34%

$0.50 - $0.74

Office Manager 1

$17.00 or more

27%

$1.00 - $1.24

Receptionist

$12.00 - $12.49

30%

$0.50 - $0.74

Customer Service Representative

$13.00 - $13.49

33%

$0.75 - $0.99

Data Entry Clerk

$12.00 - $12.49

29%

$0.50 - $0.74

Accounting/Bookkeeping Clerk

$15.50 - $15.99

35%

$0.50 - $0.74

Payroll Clerk

$15.50 - $15.99

27%

$0.50 - $0.74

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE WAGES Across sectors and geographies, not much changed with regard to administrative wages—a few positions saw a median wage 700 increase, a few stayed the same, and one 650 (for 600 whatever reason) dipped lower than last550 year (See Figure 3). We maintain that HR 500 leaders do a nice job of benchmarking 450 administrative talent; perhaps it’s because 400 most administrative workers are hired in small 350 quantities, and the cost of raising an existing 300to meet market demand simply costs wage less250 when you only do it for one or two new 200 hires each year. It’s easier to find the money to pay just a little more to one person in an office versus hundreds on the floor.

2013

PRODUCTION WAGES (CONT.) We said it last year, and it’s worth saying again: We often see the crippling results of wage discrepancy between the two sectors take a toll on our distribution clients’ facilities, namely through recruiting challenges and elevated turnover (See Figure 2). We absolutely applaud those companies that increased wages this year (and did so at elevated levels), but the sector continues to lag behind in critical positions—and the low percentage of companies that reported starting wage increases continues to worry us. In a day and age where workers with similar skills easily cross industry lines looking for work, it’s not enough to benchmark against one’s own industry; the distribution sector still has room to improve.

THERE’S MORE TO LIFE THAN MONEY We know you, as an employer, aren’t jazzed about rising wages or tight competition for talent. It’s a job seeker’s market, and that is a tough pill to swallow. However, we do have some good news: Though attraction is tough and turnover is high, workers are actually sticking around longer than they used to (See Figure 4). We expected this during the downturn because fewer employees were vacating jobs, but we’re a little surprised it has held in recent years because turnover has increased on the whole. LongerAVERAGE LENGTH ON ASSIGNMENT lasting assignments indicate employees are willing Figure 4 BEFORE VOLUNTARY TURNOVER to stick around past the honeymoon period to see 600 if the marriage will work. 550

Today’s environment makes it easy to fixate on attraction and immediate, short-term retention strategies, but our data suggest a smart move is to focus on keeping your tenured employees engaged, because they’re the ones leaving. And, obviously, make sure you pay well.

HOURS

500 450 400 350 300 200

250

1. Year-over-year data not available. 2. Data not collected from distribution sector participants. 3. D ata come from a benchmarked group of more than 100 of Elwood Staffing’s largest clients, a sample set that remains relatively stable over time in terms of industry, geography, and seasonality. 4. Data come from the American Staffing Association.

THE (RETENTION) STRUGGLE IS REAL: MENTORSHIP IS THE SOLUTION YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR

With the job market still tight and many employers trying to conjure up new and exciting ways to attract and retain, mentorship programs are as important as ever and can even be seen as a beacon of light when it comes to revitalizing retention and engagement strategies; this is especially true when recruiting millennials. It is important to note other generations still stand to benefit from mentoring programs, but we believe if anything should be a driving force in your decision to implement mentoring in your facility, it should be this: Millennial workers are our future, and research shows they flock to (and stay with) organizations that offer opportunities for learning and growth. If you fail to invest in training and developing these young employees now, they will turn to other employers who are already embracing a learning culture.

A 2016 DELOITTE SURVEY FOUND MILLENNIALS INTENDING TO STAY WITH THEIR ORGANIZATION FOR FIVE YEARS OR LONGER WERE MORE THAN TWICE AS LIKELY TO HAVE A MENTOR (68%) THAN NOT (32%).1

THE WHY Does mentorship really make that big of a difference? The answer is yes! And our reasoning? Mentoring benefits everyone: new hires (and, specifically, millennial new hires), the mentors themselves, and your organization at large. Mentorship programs could be the reason your more seasoned employees find renewed value, your green employees receive the support they need for faster learning and growth, and your organization sees an increase in loyalty and retention. If that isn’t a winwin-win, we don’t know what is! AND THE HOW The thought of how and where to begin creating a mentoring program might seem like the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest: overwhelming and almost impossible. Luckily, Elwood has already done the prep work, so you just need to pack your metaphorical engagement and retention survivor pack, and get moving! Using a combination of proprietary research and field experience, we’ve outlined how you can start building your mentorship program today: Choose mentors who see training others as a growth opportunity, not a burden. Let employees earn their role as a mentor, and once the privilege is earned, use some kind of differentiation, such as different colored badges, to represent their new status. For the right people, mentoring is seen as recognition and reinforcement of their accomplishments. In organizations where the opportunity for growth might be scarce, or even nonexistent, mentoring programs offer an alternative way for more mature employees to continue to grow and learn.

FROM THE FACTORY FLOOR TO “FARMVILLE” Zynga, a leading developer of social games, uses mentorship programs to challenge and develop both its mentors and mentees.2 One such program pairs new graduates with Zynga employees for a one-week intensive boot camp designed to get green employees up to speed on the Zynga way. Once completed, mentors and mentees spend the next six months working together to examine Zynga’s different departments and focus areas, gaining a well-rounded perspective of the company and its goals, before mentees move on from the program.

When prospecting for mentors, look for: · Ability to listen. · Positive attitude. · Well-rounded knowledge of the company and various job duties. · Overall positive outlook regarding the job and opportunities at the company. Provide mentors within the first full week a new hire is on the job. Our research shows a spike in industrial turnover between the first 23 to 32 hours of work, so make those first days really count! Mentorship during the first week of a new hire’s placement helps alleviate questions and concerns (reducing anxiety and increasing engagement) and allows you to cover a wide range of orientation topics at a one-to-one ratio, including facility tours (don’t forget about the restrooms and breakroom!), team introductions, time-keeping procedures, and job training. You should also consider coordinating joint mentor and mentee break times. This will reinforce the learning culture and forge a lasting relationship between mentor and mentee.

Build checks into your program to understand what’s working and what’s not. Remember consistency is key: Every mentor must provide a similar experience. It pays off (in saved hiring and training costs) to hold mentors against a set of standards. This makes it easier to spot and eradicate the issues before they seriously impact your program and its effectiveness. We recommend using our Engagement Pulse Check (see access instructions below). This quick questionnaire is a great self-check, but it can also be used by your new hires to evaluate their mentors. Do your mentees think their mentors meet the standards? There’s only one way to find out! WHAT’S NEXT? From company to company, not every mentorship program will look the same, but we believe these tips are the building blocks to creating and implementing a program that fits your organization. For a copy of the Engagement Pulse Check mentioned above, check out our engagement and retention guide titled 9 Simple Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy on the Job at www.elwoodstaffing.com/brc.

1. Z immerman, Kaytie. “Modern Mentoring Is The Key To Retaining Millennials.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 19 July 2016. Web. 04 Apr. 2017. 2. Z yngaAdmin. “University Programs.” Zynga. N.p., 03 Apr. 2017. Web. 20 Apr. 2017.

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MIDWEST ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

OFFICE ASSISTANT

MAX: $17.00 +

ALL SECTORS OFFICE ASSISTANT MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR 75th: $15.49

36%

35%

25% 75th: $13.49

50th: $12.99

50th: $12.99 50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $10.00 MIN: < $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

OFFICE MANAGER MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

OFFICE MANAGER MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99 50th: $16.49

OFFICE MANAGER

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

25th: $15.49 25th: $14.99

14%

17%

33% 25th: $13.99 MIN: $13.50

MIN: $12.00

MEDIAN INCREASE

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR MIN: $10.50

RECEPTIONIST

MAX: $17.00 +

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.99 50th: $15.49 75th: $14.99

25th: $11.49

29%

30%

50th: $12.99

75th: $15.49

25th: $12.99

30% 50th: $12.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

MIN: $10.00 MIN: $9.00

MIN: $9.00

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIDWEST ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

ALL SECTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.49 50th: $14.99

23%

43%

50th: $14.99

29%

50th: $13.99 25th: $13.49 25th: $12.99 25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MIN: $12.00

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $10.00 MIN: < $9.00

DATA ENTRY CLERK

MAX: $17.00 +

DATA ENTRY CLERK MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

33%

75th: $14.49

33%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.49 75th: $14.49

33%

50th: $13.49 50th: $12.99

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $10.00

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

MIN: $10.00

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING CLERK MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.49

MEDIAN INCREASE 50th: $11.49 25th: $10.99

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $10.00

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING CLERK MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING CLERK MAX/75th: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR 50th: $15.99

25th: $14.49

36%

75th: $14.49

40%

36% 25th: $13.99

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.99

$0.50 - $0.74/HR MIN: $10.00

MIN: $10.00

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR MIN: $10.00

MIDWEST ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

PAYROLL CLERK

MAX/75th: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $16.99

ALL SECTORS PAYROLL CLERK MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $15.99 50th: $15.49 25th: $14.99

75th: $14.99

33%

MIN: $11.00

50%

50th: $14.49

27%

25th: $14.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN/25th: $10.00

MIN: $10.00

ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS

Manufacturing

Distribution

All Sectors

TIMING OF FIRST RAISE NO. OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

% THAT OFFER RAISE(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

76%

73%

76%

Of those that offer raises…

Of those that offer raises… 100%

80% 180-365 days

60%

150-179 days 80%

120-149 days 90-119 days

60%

20%

60-89 days 30-59 days

40%

Less than 30 days

0% 1

MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR: 20%

MIDWEST ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS TYPES OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Manufacturing

20%

40%

60%

All Sectors

TYPES OF BONUSES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER BONUS(ES) IN FIRST YEAR:

Of those that offer raises… 0

Distribution

80%

67%

100%

42%

61%

Of those that offer bonus(es)…

Merit

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Profit Sharing

Cost Of Living

Performance Incentive Length of Service/Seniority Safety Incentive Promotion

Attendance Incentive

Holiday Bonus

Other

Production Incentive

Other

NONTRADITIONAL PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER NONTRADITIONAL PERK(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

70%

54%

67%

Of those that offer nontraditional perk(s)… 0

20%

40%

60%

CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAM OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR (e.g., professional certification or formal training program)

80%

Nursing Room

YES

71%

Flexible Work Hours

Work From Home (Scheduled Or As Needed)

YES

52%

Child Care

Relaxed Dress Code

Tuition Reimbursement (Full Or Partial)

YES

71% 15

MIDWEST PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

PICKER/HAND PACKING

MAX: $17.00 +

ALL SECTORS PICKER/HAND PACKING MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

57%

61%

MAX: $15.49

64% 75th: $12.99 75th: $12.49 50th: $11.99 25th: $10.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

50th: $11.99 25th: $10.99

75th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $9.00

MATERIAL HANDLER MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

64%

53%

62% 75th: $13.49

50th: $12.49

50th/75th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.99

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

MIN: $9.00

SHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK MAX: $17.00 +

75th: $14.49

25th: $10.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

75th: $13.49

25th: $11.49

50th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

SHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

56%

50%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $14.49

55%

75th: $13.49 50th: $12.99 50th: $12.49 25th: $11.49

50th: $12.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

25th: $10.49 MIN: $9.50 MIN: < $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIDWEST PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

FORKLIFT DRIVER MAX: $17.00 +

ALL SECTORS

FORKLIFT DRIVER

MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

56%

48%

54%

75th: $13.99 75th: $13.49 50th: $12.99

75th: $12.99 50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $9.50

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.49

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

MIN: $9.50

QUALITY INSPECTOR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $9.50

QUALITY INSPECTOR

MAX: $17.00 +

QUALITY INSPECTOR MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.49

50th: $13.99

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR 75th: $15.49

58%

MAX: $14.49

50%

75th: $13.49

56% 50th: $13.49

50th: $12.49 25th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

25th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th: $9.99 MIN: $9.50 MIN: < $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

ASSEMBLER/FABRICATOR

MAX: $17.00 +

ASSEMBLER/FABRICATOR MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

63%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

57%

62%

MAX: $13.99 75th: $13.49

75th: $13.49 75th: $12.49

50th: $11.99 25th: $10.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $11.99 25th: $10.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

50th: $11.99 25th: $10.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $10.00 MIN: < $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

MIDWEST PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

MACHINIST

MAX: $17.00 +

Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.

ALL SECTORS MACHINIST MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

75th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $14.49

59%

50th: $14.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

58%

25th: $12.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

MACHINE FEEDER/OFFBEARER MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MACHINE FEEDER/OFFBEARER

Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.

MACHINE FEEDER/OFFBEARER MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

53%

55%

75th: $13.49

50th: $11.99 25th: $10.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $11.49 25th: $10.99

MIN: < $9.00

WELDER

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR 75th: $15.99 50th: $15.49

Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.

WELDER MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR 75th: $15.99 50th: $15.49

49% 25th: $13.49

MIN: $10.00

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

49% 25th: $13.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR MIN: $10.00

MIDWEST PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

ALL SECTORS

GENERAL LABOR

MAX: $16.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

57%

38%

MAX: $16.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

55%

MAX: $12.99 75th: $12.49

75th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $11.49

75th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $10.99

25th: $10.49

MIN: < $9.00

MIN: $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.49

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $16.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $11.49

MAX/75th: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

53%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $16.49

53%

50%

25th: $13.99 50th: $13.49

25th: $13.49

25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

MIN: $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

PRODUCTION WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS

Manufacturing

Distribution

All Sectors

TIMING OF FIRST RAISE % THAT OFFER RAISE(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

94% 100%

92%

93%

NO. OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Of those that offer raises…

Of those that offer raises… 180-365 days 150-179 days

80%

120-149 days 90-119 days

60%

60% 40%

60-89 days 30-59 days

40%

80%

Less than 30 days

20% 0% 1

20%

MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR:

2 19

MIDWEST PRODUCTION WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS TYPES OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Manufacturing

20%

40%

% THAT OFFER BONUS(ES) IN FIRST YEAR:

60%

80%

77%

100%

63%

73%

Of those that offer bonus(es)…

Merit

10%

20%

30%

40%

Profit Sharing

Cost Of Living

Performance Incentive Length Of Service/Seniority Safety Incentive Promotion

Attendance Incentive

Holiday Bonus

Other

Production Incentive

Other

NONTRADITIONAL PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAM OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

% THAT OFFER NONTRADITIONAL PERK(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

(e.g., professional certification or formal training program)

57%

69%

58%

Of those that offer nontraditional perk(s)… 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

YES

48%

Child Care

Nursing Room

Tuition Reimbursement (Full or Partial)

YES

67%

Relaxed Dress Code

Shift Swap With Other Employee

All Sectors

TYPES OF BONUSES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Of those that offer raises… 0

Distribution

YES

51%

50%

MIDWEST PRODUCTION WORKERS HOURLY SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

2nd SHIFT YES

85%

YES

Manufacturing

88%

YES

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

88%

YES

85%

YES

87%

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

WEEKEND SHIFT YES

29%

YES

43%

YES

30%

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

$1.25 - $1.49/HR

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

ALL WORKERS BENEFITS

Manufacturing

RETIREMENT BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER RETIREMENT BENEFITS IN FIRST YEAR:

83%

76%

Of those that offer retirement benefits… 20%

86%

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

YES

All Sectors

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

3rd SHIFT

85%

Distribution

40%

60%

80%

Distribution

All Sectors

TIME OFF IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER TIME OFF IN THE FIRST YEAR:

79%

83%

81%

Of those that offer time off… 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Unpaid Time Off Roth 401k

Paid Time Off (PTO) Traditional 401k

Defined Benefit Pension

MIDWEST ALL WORKERS BENEFITS

Manufacturing

Distribution

All Sectors

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) ANCILLARY BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

$0.00 - $499.99 $500.00 - $999.99 $1,000.00 - $1,999.99 $2,000.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

% THAT OFFER ANCILLARY BENEFITS IN FIRST YEAR:

95%

86%

88%

Of those that offer ancillary benefits… 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Financial Counseling

HEALTH COVERAGE OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER HEALTH COVERAGE IN FIRST YEAR:

95% Wellness (Smoking Cessation, Gym…)

93%

89%

Of those that offer health coverage… 0

Telemedicine

29% 41% 18% 10% 4% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

21%

Vision

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

$1,300.00 - $1,999.99 $2,000.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

19% 55% 14% 9% 14% 7% 0% 0% 2% 0% The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $1,300.

HMO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) $0.00 - $499.99 $500.00 - $999.99 $1,000.00 - $1,999.99 $2,000.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

22% 22% 67% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) Accidental Death Or Dismemberment Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental

HMO

HDHP

PPO

9% 16% 35% 16% 21% 11% 5% 9% 3% 1% 3% 2%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) 13%

$2,600.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

25% 13% 36% 20% 2% 4% 4% 11% The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $2,600.

HMO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) $0.00 - $499.99 $500.00 - $999.99 $1,000.00 - $1,999.99 $2,000.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

0% 22% 56% 22% 33% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

MIDWEST ALL WORKERS BENEFITS

Manufacturing

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) $0.00 - $499.99 $500.00 - $999.99 $1,000.00 - $1,999.99 $2,000.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

38% 44% 25% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

16% 27% 40% 22% 12% 4% 6% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) 64%

9% 18% 9% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

24% 47% 15% 9% 14% 5% 0% 0% 1% 0%

The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $1,300.

HMO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE)

0% 0%

33% 0% 67% 0% 33% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) $0.00 - $499.99 $500.00 - $999.99 $1,000.00 - $1,999.99 $2,000.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

14% 14% 57% 14% 14% 0% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY)

0% 0%

43% 29% 43% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) $2,600.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

13% 31% 18% 25% 12% 7% 8% 2% 2% 3% 4%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) 38% 38%

13% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

$2,600.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

15% 23% 12% 34% 18% 1% 4% 4% 10% The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $2,600.

The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $2,600.

All Sectors

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE)

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) $1,300.00 - $1,999.99 $2,000.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

Distribution

HMO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY)

0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Respondents could provide deductible information for multiple plans within each plan type. Percentages may add up to greater than 100.

0% 17% 42% 25% 33% 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

O S

H T U

SOUTH ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

OFFICE ASSISTANT

ALL SECTORS OFFICE ASSISTANT

MAX: $17.00 +

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

28%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $14.49

26%

75th: $14.49

75th: $13.99 75th: $12.99 50th: $12.49

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $10.99

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE

N/A

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

50th: $11.49 25th: $10.99

25th: $10.99

MIN: $10.00 MIN: < $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

OFFICE MANAGER MAX/75th: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

OFFICE MANAGER ALL EMPLOYERS PAY $17.00+

OFFICE MANAGER

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $15.49

MAX/75th/50th: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

25th: $15.49

50%

33%

25th: $14.49

36%

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

RECEPTIONIST

MAX: $17.00 +

RECEPTIONIST

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.49

36%

50th: $14.49

50%

31% 75th: $13.99

75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49

25th: $10.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$1.00 - $1.24/HR 25th: $10.49

50th: $11.99

25th: $10.49

MIN: $10.00 MIN: < $9.00

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

SOUTH ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE MAX: $17.00 +

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR 75th: $15.49

ALL SECTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR 75th: $15.49

25%

14%

33% 50th: $13.49 50th: $12.99 25th: $12.49

50th: $12.99

25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $10.50

MIN: < $9.00

DATA ENTRY CLERK MAX: $16.99

DATA ENTRY CLERK

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

33%

DATA ENTRY CLERK

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $14.49

75th: $13.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

30% 75th: $13.99

50th: $12.49

25th: $10.99

MAX: $16.99

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

75th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $11.49

N/A

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th: $10.49

MIN: $10.00 MIN: < $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING CLERK MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING CLERK MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING CLERK MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.49 50th: $14.49

43%

25th/50th: $14.49

67%

25th: $12.49

MIN: < $9.00

50th: $14.99

42%

25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$1.00 - 1.24/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $11.00

MIN: < $9.00

SOUTH ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

MANUFACTURING SECTOR PAYROLL CLERK

PAYROLL CLERK

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $16.49

ALL SECTORS

MAX/75th/50th: $17.00 +

PAYROLL CLERK MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $15.49

39%

50th: $14.49

50%

25th: $14.49

31%

MIN: $14.00 25th: $12.99 25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - 0.74/HR

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

MIN: < $9.00

ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS

Manufacturing

Distribution

All Sectors

TIMING OF FIRST RAISE NO. OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

% THAT OFFER RAISE(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

78%

52%

72%

Of those that offer raises…

80%

100%

180-365 days

60%

150-179 days 80%

120-149 days 90-119 days

40% 20%

60-89 days

60%

30-59 days Less than 30 days

40%

0% 1

MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR:

20%

MANUFACTURING

DISTRIBUTION

ALL INDUSTRIES

SOUTH ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS TYPES OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Manufacturing

20%

40%

60%

All Sectors

TYPES OF BONUSES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER BONUS(ES) IN FIRST YEAR:

Of those that offer raises… 0

Distribution

80%

65%

100%

63%

56%

Of those that offer bonus(es)…

Merit

10%

20%

30%

40%

Profit Sharing

Cost Of Living

Performance Incentive Length of Service/Seniority Safety Incentive Promotion

Attendance Incentive

Holiday Bonus

Other

Production Incentive

Other

NONTRADITIONAL PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER NONTRADITIONAL PERK(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

64%

65%

61%

Of those that offer nontraditional perk(s)… 0

20%

40%

CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAM OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR (e.g., professional certification or formal training program)

60%

Nursing Room

YES

31%

Flexible Work Hours

Work From Home (Scheduled Or As Needed)

YES

Child Care

Relaxed Dress Code

Tuition Reimbursement (Full Or Partial)

YES

20% 29

SOUTH PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

PICKER/HAND PACKING

MAX: $17.00 +

ALL SECTORS PICKER/HAND PACKING MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

28%

39%

MAX: $15.49

45%

75th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

75th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

50th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $10.49

75th: $11.99 50th: $10.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th: $10.49

25th: $9.99

MIN: < $9.00

MATERIAL HANDLER

MIN: < $9.00

MATERIAL HANDLER

MAX: $17.00 +

MATERIAL HANDLER MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

24%

45%

MAX: $15.49

54% 75th: $12.99

75th: $12.99

MEDIAN INCREASE 50th: $11.49

50th: $11.99

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

75th: $12.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 50th: $11.49

25th: $10.49

MIN: < $9.00

SHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

SHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK MAX: $17.00 +

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $16.49

42%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

16%

34%

75th: $13.99 75th: $13.49

75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49

50th: $12.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th: $10.99

25th: $10.49

MIN: < $9.00

50th: $12.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

MIN: $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

SOUTH PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

FORKLIFT DRIVER

ALL SECTORS FORKLIFT DRIVER

MAX: $17.00 +

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

33%

45%

MAX: $15.49

52% 75th: $13.99 75th: $13.49

75th: $13.49 50th: $12.49

50th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.99

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th: $10.99

25th: $10.49

MIN: < $9.00

MIN: $9.00

QUALITY INSPECTOR

MIN: < $9.00

QUALITY INSPECTOR

MAX: $17.00 +

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $15.49

75th: $13.99

47%

50th: $12.49

75th: $14.49

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $10.99

18%

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

25th: $11.49

75th: $14.49

38%

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

25th: $10.99

MIN: $10.00 MIN: < $9.00

MIN: < $9.00

ASSEMBLER/FABRICATOR MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

45%

ASSEMBLER/FABRICATOR MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

37%

75th: $13.99 75th: $13.49

75th: $13.49

MEDIAN INCREASE 50th: $11.49

25th: $9.99 MIN: < $9.00

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 50th: $11.49 25th: $10.99 MIN: $10.00

N/A

MEDIAN INCREASE 50th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th: $9.99 MIN: < $9.00

SOUTH PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

MACHINIST

MAX/75th: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $14.99

Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.

41%

ALL SECTORS MACHINIST MAX/75th: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

35%

50th: $14.49

25th: $12.49

25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

MACHINE FEEDER/OFFBEARER MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MACHINE FEEDER/OFFBEARER

Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.

MACHINE FEEDER/OFFBEARER MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

41%

37%

75th: $13.49

50th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR 25th: $10.49

25th: $10.49

MIN: < $9.00

WELDER

MAX/75th: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR 50th: $15.49

52%

25th: $12.49

MIN: < $9.00

50th: $11.49

Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

WELDER MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

50th: $14.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50%

25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

SOUTH PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

GENERAL LABOR

ALL SECTORS GENERAL LABOR

MAX: $17.00 +

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

33%

MAX: $15.49

46%

75th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

75th: $11.99

50th: $10.49

75th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE

N/A

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

50th: $10.49

25th: $9.99

MIN: < $9.00

25th: $9.49 MIN: < $9.00

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

MAX/75th: $17.00 +

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $15.49

MAX/75th: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.49

46%

50th: $14.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR 50th: $15.49

36%

10%

25th: $13.49 25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: < $9.00

25th: $10.99

MIN: < $9.00

PRODUCTION WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS

Manufacturing

Distribution

All Sectors

TIMING OF FIRST RAISE % THAT OFFER RAISE(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

89% 100%

77%

85%

NO. OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Of those that offer raises…

Of those that offer raises… 180-365 days 150-179 days

80%

120-149 days 90-119 days

60%

60% 40%

60-89 days 30-59 days

40%

80%

Less than 30 days

20% 0% 1

20%

MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR:

2 0

2 33

SOUTH PRODUCTION WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS TYPES OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Manufacturing

20%

40%

% THAT OFFER BONUS(ES) IN FIRST YEAR:

60%

80%

71%

100%

79%

73%

Of those that offer bonus(es)…

Merit

10%

20%

30%

Profit Sharing

Cost Of Living

Performance Incentive Length Of Service/Seniority Safety Incentive Promotion

Attendance Incentive

Holiday Bonus

Other

Production Incentive

Other

NONTRADITIONAL PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAM OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

% THAT OFFER NONTRADITIONAL PERK(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

(e.g., professional certification or formal training program)

45%

66%

48%

Of those that offer nontraditional perk(s)… 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

YES

53%

Child Care

Nursing Room

Tuition Reimbursement (Full or Partial)

YES

75%

Relaxed Dress Code

Shift Swap With Other Employee

All Sectors

TYPES OF BONUSES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Of those that offer raises… 0

Distribution

YES

58%

40%

SOUTH PRODUCTION WORKERS HOURLY SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

2nd SHIFT YES

82%

YES

Manufacturing

70%

YES

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

80%

YES

55%

YES

75%

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

WEEKEND SHIFT YES

18%

YES

14%

YES

17%

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

ALL WORKERS BENEFITS

Manufacturing

RETIREMENT BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER RETIREMENT BENEFITS IN FIRST YEAR:

77%

71%

Of those that offer retirement benefits… 20%

76%

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

YES

All Sectors

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

3rd SHIFT

78%

Distribution

40%

60%

80%

Distribution

All Sectors

TIME OFF IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER TIME OFF IN THE FIRST YEAR:

81%

88%

80%

Of those that offer time off… 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Unpaid Time Off Roth 401k

Paid Time Off (PTO) Traditional 401k

Defined Benefit Pension

SOUTH ALL WORKERS BENEFITS

Manufacturing

Distribution

All Sectors

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) ANCILLARY BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

% THAT OFFER ANCILLARY BENEFITS IN FIRST YEAR:

92%

93%

87%

Of those that offer ancillary benefits… 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

36% 19% 11% 0% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Counseling

Pet Insurance

28% 21%

HEALTH COVERAGE OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

67% 33% 10% 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $1,300.

HMO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE)

% THAT OFFER HEALTH COVERAGE IN FIRST YEAR:

94% Wellness (Smoking Cessation, Gym…)

Telemedicine

91%

89%

Of those that offer health coverage… 0

Vision

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

25% 50% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) Accidental Death Or Dismemberment Insurance

Dental

Long-term Disability Insurance

HMO

Short-term Disability Insurance

HDHP

Life Insurance

PPO

13% 16% 42% 18% 7% 11% 2% 7% 0% 2% 0% 2%

21% 42% 21% 16% 5% 0% 0% 5% 5% The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $2,600.

25% 0% 25% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

SOUTH ALL WORKERS BENEFITS

Manufacturing

13% 27% 47% 33% 20% 0% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

20% 35% 28% 20% 18% 0% 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) 27% 27% 27% 27%

9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

46% 29% 17% 7% 7% 10% 2% 0% 0% 0%

The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $1,300.

HMO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) 50%

25% 25% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

27% 27% 18% 18% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0%

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY)

14%

7% 43% 36% 14% 14% 7% 21% 0% 0% 7% 0%

13% 16% 41% 19% 14% 11% 5% 11% 0% 1% 4% 3%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY)

17%

$2,600.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

40% 0% 10% 30% 0% 10% 10% 10%

42% 14% 11% 14% 3% 3% 8% 6% The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $2,600.

The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $2,600.

All Sectors

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE)

Distribution

HMO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) 100%

0% 67% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Respondents could provide deductible information for multiple plans within each plan type. Percentages may add up to greater than 100.

40% 0% 40% 0% 40% 20% 0% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0%

T S E

WEST ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

OFFICE ASSISTANT

ALL SECTORS OFFICE ASSISTANT

MAX: $17.00 +

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

36%

50%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.49 75th: $14.99

36%

MAX/75th: $13.49 50th: $12.99

50th: $12.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th/50th: $11.49

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

MIN: $11.00

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

MIN: $10.00 MIN: < $9.00

OFFICE MANAGER MAX/75th/50th: $17.00 + 25th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

OFFICE MANAGER ALL EMPLOYERS PAY $17.00+

OFFICE MANAGER

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX/75th/50th: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

25th: $15.49

13%

MEDIAN INCREASE

$1.25 - $1.49/HR

N/A

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

28%

MIN: $10.50

MIN: < $9.00

RECEPTIONIST

MAX: $17.00 +

75th: $14.99

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

27%

33%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $14.99

30%

MAX/75th: $13.99 50th: $13.49 50th: $12.99 25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

MIN: $9.00

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $12.00

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

MIN: < $9.00

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

WEST ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

ALL SECTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $15.49

MAX: $16.49

75th: $15.49

33%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

41%

75% 50th: $13.49 50th: $12.99

25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $10.50

25th: $10.99

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

MIN: $10.50

MIN: < $9.00

DATA ENTRY CLERK

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $14.99

DATA ENTRY CLERK MAX: $17.00 +

21%

50th: $13.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX/75th: $14.49

33%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $14.49

26%

50th: $13.49 50th: $12.49

25th: $11.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN/25th: $10.50 MIN: $10.00 MIN: < $9.00

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING CLERK MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.49

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING CLERK MAX/75th: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING CLERK MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $15.99

25%

23% 25th: $13.49

25th: $13.49

32% 25th: $13.49

MIN: $13.00

MEDIAN INCREASE

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

MIN: $10.00 MIN: $9.00

WEST ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

MANUFACTURING SECTOR PAYROLL CLERK

PAYROLL CLERK

MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.49

ALL SECTORS

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

ALL EMPLOYERS PAY $17.00+

PAYROLL CLERK MAX/75th: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

21%

24% 25th: $13.99

25th: $12.49

MIN: $11.00

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

N/A

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $9.00

ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS

Manufacturing

Distribution

All Sectors

TIMING OF FIRST RAISE NO. OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

% THAT OFFER RAISE(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

75%

63%

77%

Of those that offer raises…

Of those that offer raises… 100%

80% 180-365 days

60%

150-179 days 80%

120-149 days 90-119 days

60%

20%

60-89 days 30-59 days

40%

Less than 30 days

0% 1

MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR: 20%

WEST ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS TYPES OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Manufacturing

20%

40%

60%

All Sectors

TYPES OF BONUSES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER BONUS(ES) IN FIRST YEAR:

Of those that offer raises… 0

Distribution

80%

57%

100%

50%

53%

Of those that offer bonus(es)…

Merit

20%

40%

60%

80%

Profit Sharing

Cost Of Living

Performance Incentive Length of Service/Seniority Safety Incentive Promotion

Attendance Incentive

Holiday Bonus

Other

Production Incentive

Other

NONTRADITIONAL PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER NONTRADITIONAL PERK(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

64%

58%

63%

Of those that offer nontraditional perk(s)… 0

20%

40%

60%

CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAM OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR (e.g., professional certification or formal training program)

80% 100%

Nursing Room

YES

34%

Flexible Work Hours

Work From Home (Scheduled Or As Needed)

YES

36%

Child Care

Relaxed Dress Code

Tuition Reimbursement (Full Or Partial)

YES

30% 43

WEST PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

PICKER/HAND PACKING

MAX: $17.00 +

ALL SECTORS PICKER/HAND PACKING MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $16.49

59%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

35%

54%

75th: $13.49 75th: $12.99

75th: $12.99 50th: $12.49

50th: $11.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

25th: $10.99

25th: $10.49

MEDIAN INCREASE 50th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th: $10.49

MIN: < $9.00

MIN: $9.00

MATERIAL HANDLER

MIN: < $9.00

MATERIAL HANDLER

MAX: $17.00 +

MATERIAL HANDLER MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $15.49

58%

75th: $14.49

55%

58% 75th: $13.99

75th: $13.49

50th: $13.49

50th: $12.49

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $10.99

25th: $11.99

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th: $10.99

MIN: $10.50

MIN: < $9.00

SHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $14.49

52%

50th: $12.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $14.49

26%

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

SHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $14.49

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MEDIAN INCREASE 25th: $11.49

MIN: $10.00 MIN: $9.00

46%

MIN: $9.00

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

WEST PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

FORKLIFT DRIVER MAX: $17.00 +

ALL SECTORS

FORKLIFT DRIVER

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $15.49 75th: $14.49

56%

60% 50th: $13.49

75th: $14.49

59%

50th: $13.49

50th: $12.99 25th: $12.49 25th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

MIN: $11.00

MIN: $9.00

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $9.00

QUALITY INSPECTOR MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.49

25th: $11.99

QUALITY INSPECTOR

MAX/75th: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

25th: $15.49

49%

MIN: $15.00

50th: $13.99

25th: $12.49

25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

N/A

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $9.50

ASSEMBLER/FABRICATOR

MAX: $17.00 +

48%

50th: $12.49

25th: $10.99

ASSEMBLER/FABRICATOR MAX: $17.00 +

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $14.49

45% 50th: $13.99

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MAX/75th: $14.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

75th: $14.49

47%

50th: $12.49

50th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

N/A

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

25th: $10.99

25th: $9.99 MIN: $9.50 MIN: $9.00

MIN: $9.00

WEST PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

MACHINIST

MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.

ALL SECTORS MACHINIST MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

34%

34% 25th: $12.99

25th: $12.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

MIN: $10.00

MACHINE FEEDER/OFFBEARER MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

MACHINE FEEDER/OFFBEARER

Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.

MACHINE FEEDER/OFFBEARER MAX: $17.00 + 75th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

26%

75th: $14.49

26%

50th: $12.99

25th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

25th: $11.49

MIN: $9.50

WELDER

MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.49

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

24%

Respondents were not asked to provide data for this position.

WELDER MAX/75th/50th: $17.00 +

25th: $14.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

21%

25th: $13.49

MIN: $10.00

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

$0.75 - $0.99/HR MIN: $10.00

WEST PRODUCTION WORKERS STARTING HOURLY WAGES MANUFACTURING SECTOR

DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

GENERAL LABOR

ALL SECTORS GENERAL LABOR

MAX: $17.00 +

MAX: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

49%

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50%

49%

MAX: $14.49

75th: $12.99 75th: $12.49

75th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $11.49

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

50th: $11.49 25th: $10.99

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

50th: $11.49

25th: $10.49

25th: $10.49 MIN: $10.00

MIN: $9.00

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

MAX/75th: $17.00 + 50th: $16.49

MAX/75th: $17.00 + % OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

50th: $16.49

% OF COMPANIES THAT INCREASED STARTING WAGE IN PAST YEAR

43%

50%

25th: $14.49

45%

25th: $14.99

MAX: $13.49 50th/75th: $12.49 MEDIAN INCREASE

25th: $11.99

MEDIAN INCREASE

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

MIN: $11.50

$1.25 - $1.49/HR

$0.75 - $0.99/HR

MIN: $10.00

PRODUCTION WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS

Manufacturing

Distribution

All Sectors

TIMING OF FIRST RAISE % THAT OFFER RAISE(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

82% 100%

85%

82%

NO. OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Of those that offer raises…

Of those that offer raises… 180-365 days 150-179 days

80%

120-149 days 90-119 days

60%

60% 40%

60-89 days 30-59 days

40%

80%

Less than 30 days

20% 0% 1

20%

MEDIAN NUMBER OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR:

1 0

1 47

WEST PRODUCTION WORKERS RAISES, BONUSES, & PERKS TYPES OF RAISES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Manufacturing

20%

40%

% THAT OFFER BONUS(ES) IN FIRST YEAR:

60%

80%

64%

100%

50%

61%

Of those that offer bonus(es)…

Merit

20%

40%

60%

Profit Sharing

Cost Of Living

Performance Incentive Length Of Service/Seniority Safety Incentive Promotion

Attendance Incentive

Holiday Bonus

Other

Production Incentive

Other

NONTRADITIONAL PERKS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

CAREER PROGRESSION PROGRAM OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

% THAT OFFER NONTRADITIONAL PERK(S) IN FIRST YEAR:

(e.g., professional certification or formal training program)

54%

65%

50%

Of those that offer nontraditional perk(s)… 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

YES

53%

Child Care

Nursing Room

Tuition Reimbursement (Full or Partial)

YES

56%

Relaxed Dress Code

Shift Swap With Other Employee

All Sectors

TYPES OF BONUSES OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

Of those that offer raises… 0

Distribution

YES

52%

80%

WEST PRODUCTION WORKERS HOURLY SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

2nd SHIFT YES

77%

YES

Manufacturing

50%

YES

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

$0.25 - $0.49/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

84%

YES

100%

YES

80%

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$0.01 - $0.24/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

WEEKEND SHIFT YES

34%

YES

20%

YES

36%

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

$1.00 - $1.24/HR

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

$1.25 - $1.49/HR

ALL WORKERS BENEFITS

Manufacturing

RETIREMENT BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER RETIREMENT BENEFITS IN FIRST YEAR:

80%

71%

Of those that offer retirement benefits… 20%

72%

MEDIAN DIFFERENTIAL

YES

All Sectors

$0.50 - $0.74/HR

3rd SHIFT

78%

Distribution

40%

60%

80%

Distribution

All Sectors

TIME OFF IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER TIME OFF IN THE FIRST YEAR:

85%

100%

84%

Of those that offer time off… 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Unpaid Time Off Roth 401k

Paid Time Off (PTO) Traditional 401k

Defined Benefit Pension

WEST ALL WORKERS BENEFITS

Manufacturing

Distribution

All Sectors

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) ANCILLARY BENEFITS OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR

% THAT OFFER ANCILLARY BENEFITS IN FIRST YEAR:

84%

100%

77%

Of those that offer ancillary benefits… 0

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Financial Counseling

HEALTH COVERAGE OFFERED IN FIRST YEAR % THAT OFFER HEALTH COVERAGE IN FIRST YEAR:

88% Wellness (Smoking Cessation, Gym…)

100%

81%

Of those that offer health coverage… 0

Telemedicine

32% 30% 19% 8% 2% 10% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

21%

Vision

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

30% 42% 27% 6% 12% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $1,300.

17% 17% 17% 17% 17% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) Accidental Death Or Dismemberment Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental

HMO

HDHP

PPO

5% 19% 38% 28% 16% 9% 3% 7% 0% 0% 2% 10%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY) 9%

$2,600.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

39% 33% 24% 9% 3% 3% 3% 3% The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $2,600.

22% 0% 11% 0% 22% 22% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 22%

WEST ALL WORKERS BENEFITS

Manufacturing

17% 42% 25% 8% 8% 17% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0%

18% 32% 30% 19% 10% 4% 10% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE) 33% 33%

17% 17% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

25% 37% 30% 6% 18% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0%

The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $1,300.

HMO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE)

0% 0% 0% 0%

50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

23% 18% 18% 9% 18% 5% 23% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY)

9% 27% 9% 27% 9% 36% 9% 0% 9% 0% 0%

8% 18% 34% 22% 15% 9% 10% 6% 1% 1% 4% 6%

HDHP ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY)

33% 50% 0% 17% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0%

14%

$2,600.00 - $2,999.99 $3,000.00 - $3,999.99 $4,000.00 - $4,999.99 $5,000.00 - $5,999.99 $6,000.00 - $6,999.99 $7,000.00 - $7,999.99 $8,000.00 - $8,999.99 $9,000.00 - $9,999.99 $10,000.00 and greater

38% 24% 25% 13% 3% 3% 3% 3% The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $2,600.

The 2017 minimum allowable amount was $2,600.

All Sectors

PPO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (SINGLE)

Distribution

HMO ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE (FAMILY)

0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 50% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0%

Respondents could provide deductible information for multiple plans within each plan type. Percentages may add up to greater than 100.

24% 12% 12% 6% 24% 12% 18% 0% 0% 6% 0% 12%

METHODOLOGY INFORMATION COLLECTION Elwood Staffing compiled the information within from 1,258 anonymous responses to its April 2017 wage and benefits survey. A mix of client companies, business partners, and other local employers received the survey. Responses represent the starting wages and benefits offered to employees regardless of permanent or temporary status or a business relationship with Elwood Staffing. REGIONS We divide and report responses by region using the Census Bureau’s regional divisions as a guide, a methodology the Bureau of Labor Statistics also employs in many of its regional reports. SECTORS To best serve the needs of our client base and offer opportunity for comparison across sectors, responses were divided into three categories for analysis. Manufacturing This group includes only the respondents who self-identified with the manufacturing sector.

Distribution This group includes only the respondents who self-identified with the distribution sector.

All Sectors This group includes all respondents.

WAGE RANGES To eliminate data entry error, respondents selected hourly wage offerings for each position from a list broken into $0.50 buckets (e.g., $9.00-$9.49/hr). The wages listed throughout the document represent the top end of each range response, with an exception for the minimum wage offered. The minimum wage offered is represented by the bottom end of the lowest range provided by all respondents.

Administrative Workers Less than $9.00–Greater than $17.00

Production Workers Less than $9.00–Greater than $17.00

WAGE DISTRIBUTION CATEGORIES Min: the lowest starting wage offered by any responding facility 25th percentile: 3 out of 4 responding facilities offer a higher starting wage 50th percentile: 2 out of 4 responding facilities offer a higher starting wage 75th percentile: 1 out of 4 responding facilities offers a higher starting wage Max: the highest starting wage offered by any responding facility CALCULATIONS Where applicable, we report two pieces of information: 1) the percent of respondents that offers a group of benefits; and 2) within that group, the percent that offers each specific benefit. For example, the following calculations apply when a group of 1,000 respondents answers a question about bonuses:

· 700/1,000 = 70% of companies offer a bonus, and of those that do… · 400/700 = 57% offer a production bonus · 250/700 = 36% offer a holiday bonus · 345/700 = 49% offer a safety bonus · And so on…

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