Radford McLagan
Compensation
Database

50 Years of Insights

2026 Aon Board (NED)
Remuneration Survey

Built for Those Who Shape Board Pay Strategy

Pay Equity Consulting

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The Aon Board (NED) Remuneration Survey is the most robust database of listed and unlisted Non-Executive Director pay data in the Australian market. Now in its latest edition, the 2026 report draws on data from 822 organisations — including ASX 300 constituents, other listed companies, government boards, and unlisted entities — to deliver a clear, evidence-based view of Board remuneration practices across Australia.

Data has been gathered from a blend of proprietary sources, including Aon's online survey questionnaire, company annual reports and relevant public disclosures, including the Remuneration Tribunal publication. With 32% of participants comprising S&P ASX 300 Index constituents, this report provides unmatched breadth and depth for benchmarking NED pay.

Built for Those Who Shape Board Pay Strategy

This report is designed for professionals responsible for NED remuneration decisions, including:

Board Chairs & Non-Executive Directors seeking a defensible evidence base for fee reviews
Remuneration Committee Members requiring robust market benchmarking
HR Directors & Remuneration Managers supporting Board remuneration reviews
Company Secretaries needing reliable data for governance and disclosure
Governance & Advisory Professionals advising on competitive NED pay

Secure Your Copy of the 2026 Report

The constantly evolving regulatory landscape means access to the right Board data and insights for benchmarking has never been more important. Ensure your Board has the evidence base to determine consistent, defensible and competitive pay for your NEDs.

To purchase the report or discuss your organisation's needs, contact Aon's Board and Executive Remuneration team by completing the contact us form.

Pay Equity Audit
Our work always begins with a comprehensive pay equity audit. Typically, we partner with clients to collect and standardize key compensation and employee data, and then conduct a multivariable regression modeling exercise to ask and answer the following questions:

Is there evidence of gender and/or race/ethnicity-based pay gaps inside your organization?
If so, what is the size of those pay gaps and are they statistically significant?
What functions or divisions inside your organization pose the greatest concern for pay equity?
What are both appropriate and problematic drivers of pay inside your organization?

Covering 30+ million employees globally in 100+ countries.

Accessed over 50,000 times monthly by industry leaders.

Access to Quality Data

Finding and managing accurate internal and external compensation data is a long-standing issue for companies. If you don’t have reliable data, it is very difficult to measure potential pay gaps and it is also hard to explain pay decisions to employees and other stakeholders.

Methodology

Pay equity analyses based on specific job roles and levels are often too granular to generate meaningful results, even for large employers. As a result, most pay equity assessments need to be pooled across groups of similar employees, considering factors like job family, job level, and job location which requires a good grasp of job structures and legal requirements.

Comprehensive Job Library, Cutting-Edge Market Insights

As the labor market evolves, our data offering adapts. Our experts continuously refine and expand benchmark job coverage, featuring a curated job library across all business functions. With advanced data filtering and enriched compensation data, we provide sharper insights to navigate today's workforce complexities effectively.

Dedicated Client Support

Our team enhances your experience with tailored guidance and quick answers. Each client is paired with a dedicated manager for personalized support, guiding you through survey inputs, data reviews, and serving as a central contact for inquiries, while facilitating access to on-demand training resources.

Tailored Industry Insights to Stay Ahead

Delivering targeted data, analytics and insights is our hallmark over the last 50 years. Our industry coverage includes:

500 thousand employees at over 500 organizations

Asset Management

4.8 million employees at over 800 organizations

Banking

840 thousand employees at over 400 organizations

Community and Government

2.7 million employees at over 360 organizations

Consulting

710 thousand employees at over 530 organizations

Energy and Natural Resources

720 thousand employees at over 300 organizations

Financial Technology

620 thousand employees at over 270 organizations

Healthcare

1.6 million employees at over 100 organizations

Hospitality

910 thousand employees at over 300 organizations

Insurance

2.7 million employees at over 1,500 organizations

Life Sciences

2.8 million employees at over 630 organizations

Manufacturing

475 thousand employees at over 170 organizations

Media and Gaming

6.2 million employees at over 4,200 organizations

Private Companies

7.2 million employees at over 350 organizations

Retail and E-Commerce

7.3 million employees at over 2,000 organizations

Technology

870 thousand employees at over 90 organizations

Transportation and Mobility

220 thousand employees at over 250 organizations

Wealth Management

Empower Your Business with Aon's Advanced Tools

When you subscribe to and participate in the Radford McLagan Compensation Database, you gain access to a powerful suite of tools designed to simplify and elevate compensation planning.

On-Demand Pay Benchmarking: Instantly benchmark compensation for thousands of roles, from entry-level positions to executives, with advanced filtering options for precise insights.
Comprehensive Market Analysis: Evaluate your company’s pay competitiveness using a range of demographic filters, including location, industry, company size or custom peer groups tailored to your needs.
Actionable Talent Analytics: Harness data to track job offer trends, predict salary patterns, analyze pay differentials across key locations, monitor diversity metrics, research organizational design and assess metrics for new hires, promotions and turnover.