The VCC Compensation Survey™

Specifically designed for members of the Various Chemical Companies (VCC) located in Louisiana or Texas. No generic salary data, only peer-matched benchmarks from your actual competitive labor market.

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Our Track Records

122

Positions Covered

3

Geographic Regions

99+

Exempt Positions

29

Non-Exempt Hourly

Purpose-Built for Louisiana &  Texas Chemical Companies

The VCC Compensation Survey™ is a chemical/petrochemicalindustry survey specifically designed for members of the Various ChemicalCompanies (VCC) located in Louisiana or Texas. No generic salary data, onlypeer-matched benchmarks from your actual competitive labor market.

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VCC Member Exclusive

Designed exclusively for VCC member companies, ensuring peer-group data accuracy and relevance for the Louisiana/Texas chemical corridor.

Three Regional Breakouts

Data is segmented across union and non-union groups, VCC-specific breakouts, and three distinct geographic regions for precise market positioning.

CompBldr® Powered Analysis

Data analysis and benchmarking are powered by CompBldr® Compensation Management Software, delivering rigorous, consistent, and auditable results.

DOJ Safe Harbor Compliant

Meets U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Safe Harbor guidelines to protect participant confidentiality.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE 2025 REPORT

This report delivers a comprehensive view of compensation across 122 positions, covering Exempt, Non-Exempt Salaried, and Hourly roles. It includes detailed regional breakdowns with union and non-union comparisons, along with VCC-specific data cuts for meaningful peer benchmarking.

The report also highlights benefits prevalence, salary administration practices, and progression pay insights for key roles such as Operator, I&E, Mechanic, and Lab positions.

The report also highlights benefits prevalence, salary administration practices, and progression pay insights for key roles such as Operator, I&E, Mechanic, and Lab positions.
Full compensation report for all 122 positions (90 exempt, 13 non-exempt salaried, 29 non-exempt hourly)
Three geographic region breakdowns with union and non-union splits
VCC-specific data cuts for member-level peer comparison
Prevalence of benefits and salary administration data
Pay practices overview and executive summary
25th, 50th (median), average, and 75th percentile data exhibits per position

What the Survey Measures

Comprehensive compensation data across every dimension relevant to chemical and petrochemical organizations in the VCC region.

Base Salary

Market base pay by position, seniority, and geography, the foundation of competitive pay structures. Includes detailed breakouts by role level, tenure bands, and regional variation to support accurate salary benchmarking and pay range development.

Variable Pay & Incentives

Bonus prevalence, target incentive ranges, and short-term incentive design across job families. Provides insight into how organizations structure performance-based pay, including eligibility, payout curves, and typical incentive percentages by role.

Total Rewards

Benefits prevalence, retirement programs, and the full total compensation picture beyond base salary. Covers healthcare, retirement contributions, insurance programs, and other employer-provided benefits to give a complete view of total rewards competitiveness.

Geographic Segmentation

Three distinct regional cuts for precise positioning against your actual labor market competitors.Breaks down compensation data by region within the Louisiana/Texas corridor, allowing companies to benchmark pay accurately based on localized labor market dynamics.

Union vs. Non-Union

Separate data cuts critical for labor relations and contract benchmarking. Differentiates compensation structures between unionized and non-union workforces, supporting collective bargaining decisions and ensuring alignment with negotiated agreements.

Pay Equity Analysis

Board-ready reporting with pay positioning, trends, and strategic insights for leadership. Summarizes key findings, highlights compensation trends, and provides actionable insights that leadership teams can use for strategic workforce and compensation planning.

Job Families & Role Coverage

All positions benchmarked using the JESAP™ methodology viaCompBldr® GradeBldr™ for objective, title-independent job valuing.

Exempt Positions

Plant / Operations Management
Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical)
Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical)
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
Finance and Accounting
IT and Technology
Supply Chain and Logistics
Legal and Compliance

Non-Exempt Salaried

Administrative Support
Technical Specialists
Lab Technicians
Quality Control
Supervisory / Lead Roles

Non-Exempt Salaried

Operator Progression Levels
Instrument and Electrical (I&E)
Mechanic Progression Levels
Lab Analyst Progression
Maintenance Crafts
IT and Technology
Supply Chain and Logistics
Maintenance Crafts

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