Pay fairness and transparency survey template
Perceptions of fairness, clarity of how pay is decided, and trust in the process, without asking anyone's salary.
3 questions · about 2 minutes to complete · free on every plan
Free account required. The template is copied into your workspace; edit anything before publishing.
- When to use it
- Before a compensation review cycle.
- Who it is for
- All employees, anonymously.
How to use this template
- Ask about usage and value separately; an unused benefit is not a worthless one.
- Include a trade-off question so you learn priorities, not just wishes.
- Share what you learned and one change you made. People answer the next survey when the last one visibly mattered.
Questions in the pay fairness and transparency template
1. Please rate your agreement:
matrix · I understand how my pay is decided, Pay here is fair for the work people do, I know what I need to do to earn a raise, Pay decisions are explained clearly, I trust that similar roles are paid similarly
2. Compared with similar jobs elsewhere, I believe my pay is…
single choice · Below market, About the market rate, Above market, I do not know
3. What would make pay feel fairer or clearer?
open text
What the results look like
IllustrativeSynthetic sample of 120 responses generated for this preview, not real survey data. Your results page shows the same charts for your own responses.
1.Please rate your agreement:
120 answered| Statement | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I understand how my pay is decided | 8% | 15% | 17% | 22% | 38% | 120 |
| Pay here is fair for the work people do | 8% | 11% | 18% | 32% | 33% | 120 |
| I know what I need to do to earn a raise | 3% | 14% | 25% | 25% | 33% | 120 |
| Pay decisions are explained clearly | 8% | 13% | 18% | 27% | 34% | 120 |
| I trust that similar roles are paid similarly | 11% | 13% | 20% | 21% | 36% | 120 |
2.Compared with similar jobs elsewhere, I believe my pay is…
120 answered| Answer | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Below market | 32 | 27% |
| About the market rate | 32 | 27% |
| Above market | 30 | 25% |
| I do not know | 26 | 22% |
How to read these questions
- matrix: Compare rows on the same column (for example, % agree) to find the weakest statement, then look at who rates it lowest.
- single choice: Read the share choosing each option, then cross-tab by a segment question to see who differs.
Frequently asked questions
Should a benefits survey ask about salary satisfaction?
Ask about fairness and transparency of pay rather than satisfaction with the amount, which is almost always low and tells you little.
How long does the pay fairness and transparency survey take to complete?
About 2 minutes: 3 questions, most of them single-tap. Every question can be edited, removed or reordered in the builder before you publish.
Is this template free to use?
Yes. Every template is included on the Free plan. Sign up, click Use this template, and it is copied into your workspace where you can edit it, add your logo and share it by link, email or embed.
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