The most forward-thinking integrators recognize that talent acquisition is a strategic function. It’s not just about filling positions: It’s about building teams that align with the company’s long-term vision. But how do you attract and retain that talent?

To help you address this challenge, the CSIA Benchmarking Committee has partnered with iLumen to provide a compensation and benefits survey called the CSIA Salary and Benefits Survey  that is exclusive to the SI industry. (This instrument was formerly  known as the Talent Retention Toolbox.)

The CSIA Salary and Benefits Survey provides salary information for a comprehensive list of more than 30 SI industry job titles. The survey also provides insight into additional benefits like retirement programs, medical benefits, PTO, bonuses and more to provide you with a holistic compensation picture.

Additional high-level HR analytics, such as industry turnover rates and recruiting sources, are also part of the results.

Here are some examples of sections typically included:

• Revenue and Payroll
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans and 401K
• Paid time off
• Employee Turnover
• Outsourced Services
• Employee Recruiting
• Bonus Analysis
• Leave and Employee Welfare Benefits
• Payroll Type by Job Description
• Total Compensation and Base by Job Description

What is new?

This year’s survey includes some new roles for an Engineering Manager and various levels of Project Managers — from Associate Project manager to PMO Manager.

You will also find some additional questions around participation levels in HSA, 401k, FSA accounts, as well as some questions about remote workers and budgeting for employee training.

Finally, this year’s survey also clarifies some terms.

How it Works

Here’s how it works: The survey will open February 1, 2026, and close February 28, 2026. 

There is a nominal fee for participating, and the final report will only be available to CSIA members who input data and pay the program fee. (The final report will be available mid-March 2026.)

To get a copy of the report, your data has to be entered by February 28. The report will not be available to any company that did not participate.

To participate, subscribe to the CSIA Salary and Benefits Survey (CSIA members only). This will generate an email to get the process started. From there, you can order and pay, and then you will get a link where you can enter your data.

Salary and benefits are the biggest expense for system integrators. Why not access the best information for your decisions by contributing your own data into the pool?

Note: Currently, only SIs with U.S. operations are eligible to participate because every country has different legislation and nomenclature for employment benefit programs.