2026 Talent & Wage Survey

The 2026 Total Rewards Survey (formerly the Talent & Wage Survey) is now closed, and we’re preparing to share the results in September 2026.

Thanks to the participation of food and beverage companies across Wisconsin, we’ll soon be releasing one of the industry’s most comprehensive snapshots of compensation, benefits, and workforce practices.

The results will include compensation insights for the industry’s most in-demand roles, along with a closer look at the benefits, policies, and strategies companies are using to attract and retain talent in today’s competitive labor market.

Survey participants will receive access to the full results, helping them benchmark their organization’s total rewards offerings against others across Wisconsin’s food and beverage industry.

Thanks to this year’s participants:

A final report will be available in September 2026, along with a member briefing on September 24 to share survey results and talent best practices for the food and beverage industry.

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My company is a member

As a member of FaB, the results of the 2026 survey will be available to you at no extra cost.

My company is not a member

The results of this survey are a member benefit. Learn more about joining us, or contact us to discuss membership with a member of our team.

Modified Policies, Perks & Practices

Details of what companies are doing to recruit and retain in order to remain competitive in today’s job seekers’ market, encompassing:


Wage Data for In-Demand Positions

Comprehensive total wage data for the top positions with details on base pay, bonuses, and projected pay increases, including:

  • Buyer/Purchasing Agent
  • Food Production Worker
  • Warehouse Worker
  • FSQ Technician
  • Plant Manager
  • Production Manager

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