CUES Compensation Survey

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NEW FOR 2026!

CUES Executive Compensation and Employee Salary Surveys have merged into one unified survey, bringing you powerful new features. Benefit from:

  • Expanded and updated positions and descriptions
  • API push access to simplify participation
  • Benchmarking reports available to all participants
  • Peer reports offering an in-depth look at both the credit union and broader financial sectors, created in partnership with The Sheeter Group
  • A deeper focus on board compensation
     
     
The Sheeter Group logoExpanded partnerships bring you expanded value! CUES has partnered with The Sheeter Group to enhance the survey reports, including a new Peer Report available for purchase offering insights across the credit union and broader financial sectors. The Sheeter Group, a trusted CUES Supplier member, specializes in executive benefits plans for credit unions that help attract, retain, and reward top talent.

Access the most reliable credit union salary data available to answer questions like:

  • Are we offering competitive salaries?
  • Can we attract and retain the talent we need?
  • Do our salary ranges make sense for our credit union?
  • What are other credit unions doing?
     

Find the answers to your salary and compensation questions with our one-of-a-kind analysis based on data provided by hundreds of credit unions across the United States and Canada. 

  • Gain access to a treasure trove of industry-specific salary information all in one place
  • Dig into executive compensation details including perks and bonuses
  • View board compensation data trends
  • Run unlimited reports based on job title, location, asset size and more
  • Get our CUES salary trends report for an annual big-picture overview
  • Purchase once and unlock access for your entire team for the calendar year
     

Current Purchasers: Access 2025 Data Here

U.S. credit unions who purchased access to either the 2025 Executive Compensation or Employee Salary Survey, please use the buttons below to run reports on that data! Canadian credit unions, please contact SurveySupport@cues.org for more information.
 

Executive Report                            Employee Report

A single subscription gives your whole team year-round access—plus, unlock personalized insights!

Member Price
$1,660 USD / $2,240 CAD

Non-Member Price
$1,970 USD / $2,660 CAD

Consultant Price
$4,995 USD / $6,744 CAD

Free Access for U.S. CUES Unlimited+ Members
As part of your CUES Unlimited+ Membership, U.S. credit unions receive access to the survey at no additional cost. To unlock your access, call 866.508.0744 or email surveysupport@cues.org.

Discount for Survey Participants
Don’t forget! We offer a 20% discount to survey participants as a thank you for your time! To receive your discount, call 866.508.0744 or email surveysupport@cues.org.

Access for Consultants
Pricing for consultants starts at $4,995. Consultants, please email surveysupport@cues.org for more information and to make a purchase.

Participate in our survey and get valuable perks!

Every credit union that participates strengthens the overall community! Submit your data during the submission window at the beginning of each year to help us build a robust, representative database that delivers actionable insights for the industry.

Enjoy these added benefits when you participate:

  • Save on survey pricing—receive a discount as a thank you for your time
  • Benchmarking report included—gain immediate insights with your subscription
  • Request in-depth peer reports—access data from 40 credit unions and other financial institutions, created in partnership with The Sheeter Group
     

Make participation even easier by connecting with an API and send your data with one click! 
Explore our Survey Participation Guide for more information.

Not sure if your credit union has already participated? Find out by calling us at 866.508.0744 or emailing surveysupport@cues.org.

Each year, CUES gathers salary and compensation information from credit unions of all shapes and sizes across North America. We make this data available to you through an online portal. Your subscription gives you access throughout the calendar year to run unlimited customized reports based on what you want to compare. Filter your results by:

  • USA/Canada
  • Asset size
  • Member size
  • Field of membership
  • State/Province or region
  • Job title
  • Experience
  • Benefits
  • And more!
     

Use these insights to accurately compare and benchmark your compensation packages against your peers, stay on top of trends and market changes, and foster a culture of data-driven salary decision-making at your credit union.
 

  • Unlimited access to survey data and reporting tools for the year—search and filter by location, asset size, role, and more
  • Access for your entire team—grant permissions to as many individuals as you like
  • A free yearly compensation trends report—analyzing market changes and current topics
  • Confidential benchmarking reports for participants—plus the option to request a peer report

Yes! Reduced pricing is available to survey participants, and U.S. CUES Unlimited+ members get access to both surveys at no extra cost as part of their membership.

Please call 866.508.0744 or email surveysupport@cues.org to get your discount.

The report provides:

  • Compensation by percentiles for each position
  • Number of employees and corresponding salary ranges in each role
  • Executive compensation details, including benefits
  • Data view options in USD or CAD
  • Board compensation trends and details
     

Browse our complete lists of job titles and job descriptions: 

Don’t see a role you want included? Call 866.508.0744 or email surveysupport@cues.org to let us know for next year.
 

Job titles can vary. That’s why we ask survey participants to look for a 75% match between our job description and theirs, so we get the most accurate data possible.

Absolutely! Your participation is vital to ensuring fair compensation across the credit union system. Check out our participation guide to get started.

Not sure if your credit union has already participated? Find out by calling us at 866.508.0744 or emailing surveysupport@cues.org.
 

We’re here to help! Simply call 866.508.0744 or email surveysupport@cues.org to connect with our team.

Want more information or need assistance?

Contact survey support by submitting the form below, calling 866.508.0744, or emailing surveysupport@cues.org. Consultants, please email us to purchase. Consultant Price: $4,995.

CUES Compensation survey interest form