Compensation Survey
2026 survey report
MACE Compensation & Benefits Survey Report
All employers require industry comparisons in order to establish and justify appropriate salaries and benefits for their employees. Chambers of commerce are no different than other employers and require current comprehensive and specific information about compensation in their field. Every two years, MACE conducts and presents a study of local chambers of commerce that analyzes compensation, and benefits. The states surveyed include Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Acknowledgements
The help of many individuals and organizations was required to effectively produce this survey. The entire MACE Board of Directors provided leadership to ensure effective implementation and distribution of the survey. The individual state executive associations provided both financial support and critical contact information on the local chambers in their states.
Instructions:
Participant Chambers - As a thank you to all the chamber executives and staff that took the time to fill out the survey, MACE provides the survey report free of charge to participant chambers.
Non-Participant Chamber - If you did not participate in the 2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey, please contact Terri Schulz (midamericachamberexecs@gmail.com) to receive a copy. If you are a member of your State Chamber/MACE, the cost is $75. If you are not a member of your State Chamber/MACE, the cost is $150.