# Best Salary Benchmarking Software - Page 3 *By [Grace Savides](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/grace-savides)* Salary Benchmarking Software, also known as Compensation Benchmarking Software, uses data analysis to recommend appropriate compensation for a particular position depending on its job title and description. These tools compare internal and external data sources to determine an equitable salary based on factors like necessary skills, competitor salaries, etc. Salary benchmarking helps businesses tailor their compensation strategy to their business’s specific needs. This aids with retaining top performers and mitigating potential legal risks from underpaying employees. Salary benchmarking solutions may offer other data services or salary surveys including [pay equity software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pay-equity), which facilitates internal audits to determine whether an organization is paying fairly based on demographic factors and protected identities. They also offer [compensation management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/compensation-management), which helps managers design comprehensive compensation packages and identify broad trends across an organization. To qualify for inclusion in the Salary Benchmarking category, a product must: - Calculate an appropriate salary based on market prices - Create compensation bands or salary ranges for roles based on their job title, description, and other factors - Adjust salaries continuously as factors change - Prepare reports, break down factors, or generate written paragraphs of rationale to increase pricing transparency to internal or external stakeholders ## G2 Grid® for Salary Benchmarking Software ![G2 Grid® for Salary Benchmarking Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/salary-benchmarking/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=40600&focus%5B%5D=39525&focus%5B%5D=40177&focus%5B%5D=160310&focus%5B%5D=17637&focus%5B%5D=89607&focus%5B%5D=167814&focus%5B%5D=1242144) Highlighted products: Salary.com, Payscale Ascent (formerly Payfactors), Payscale Ascent (formerly Marketpay), Pave, Workleap, Workday Compensation, OpenComp, and CompUp. Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/salary-benchmarking/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=salary-com-salary-com&focus%5B%5D=payscale-ascent-formerly-payfactors&focus%5B%5D=payscale-ascent-formerly-marketpay&focus%5B%5D=pave&focus%5B%5D=workleap&focus%5B%5D=workday-compensation&focus%5B%5D=opencomp&focus%5B%5D=compup) ## How Many Salary Benchmarking Software Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 34 ### Category Stats (Jul 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.58/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings - **Top Trending Product**: Workleap (+0.09%) - Among all products in this category, Workleap recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month *Last updated: July 12, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank Salary Benchmarking Software Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 3,900+ Authentic Reviews - 34+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which Salary Benchmarking Software Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [Salary.com](https://www.g2.com/products/salary-com-salary-com/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [Payscale Ascent (formerly Marketpay)](https://www.g2.com/products/payscale-ascent-formerly-marketpay/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [Pave](https://www.g2.com/products/pave/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Salary.com](https://www.g2.com/products/salary-com-salary-com/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### Customer.io Customer.io is a leading customer engagement platform designed for tech-savvy organizations to create personalized customer journeys that engage, convert, and scale. Use first-party data to send meaningful messages across all channels, including email, in-app, push, SMS, and webhooks. 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[Talent Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/talent-management) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Salary Benchmarking Software? - [Compensation Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/compensation-management) - [Pay Equity Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pay-equity) - [Compensation Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/compensation-planning)