​SGR Compensation & Benefits Survey
Explore Insights Shaping the Future of State Government Relations Careers

The State Government Relations (SGR) Compensation & Benefits Survey provides a comprehensive look into salary trends, bonus structures, benefits, and professional development opportunities across the SGR field. Conducted every two years, this survey serves as an essential resource for professionals, employers, and industry leaders aiming to stay competitive and informed.

What Data was Collected

The 2024 SGR Compensation & Benefits Survey gathered detailed information across a wide range of categories, including:
- Base Salaries and Bonus Structures
- Retirement Benefits and Healthcare Coverage
- Paid Time Off Policies (including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave)
- Workplace Flexibility (remote work and hybrid arrangements)
- Professional Development (opportunities and budget support)
- Job Titles, Years of Experience, and Organization Types (corporate, association, law firm, and consulting firms)
- Demographic Insights

The robust dataset helps SGAC provide members and the wider SGR community with accurate, actionable insights to better navigate career planning, negotiations, and organizational benchmarking.

​Access the Full Survey Results

If you participated in the 2024 SGR Compensation & Benefits Survey, you now have access to the full results through our exclusive survey platform.

To explore the data:

- Visit https://sgacsgrbenchmarking.sgac.org
- Login using the credentials that you registered to complete the survey

 Didn't Participate But Interested in Accessing the Results?

If you did not participate in the survey but would like access to the platform, please contact Katherine Kilgore at [email protected] for more information on obtaining access.

Executive Summary Available Now

For a high-level overview of the key findings, you can view and download the 2024 Executive Summary here:

- View the 2024 Executive Summary.


Why this Survey Matters

The SGR Compensation & Benefits Survey is the only study specifically focused on the state government relations profession. By participating, you help us build a more robust understanding of compensation trends, workplace benefits, and career growth in our field - information that helps empower professionals and organizations alike.


Thank you to everyone who contributed to the survey!

Survey data was collected through a platform designed by Dynamic Benchmarking in partnership with SGAC.

SGAC & Dynamic Benchmarking have created a quick video providing an overview of the platform and how to access results.

​​Time Stamps:
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1:00 - How to Access / Login
2:30 - FAQs on Reporting and Where to Find Reference Tools
4:00 - Data Integrity and Compliance
5:40 - Participation Benefits & Participation Threshold
9:11 - How to Access Individual Comparison Metric Results & Apply Filters
13:00 - How to Download Results (Your Individualized Reports & the Executive Summary)