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OMB control number

National Compensation Survey

OMB 1220-0164 ยท DOL/BLS.

OMB 1220-0164

Under the National Compensation Survey (NCS), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) currently uses the Employment Cost Index (ECI) and Occupational Employment Statistics (OEWS) to provide grade and local wage data required by the President's Pay Agent to comply with the requirements of the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990 (FEPCA). The President's Pay Agent uses these data to recommend pay increases for Federal General Schedule workers; NCS data produces the Employment Cost Index which is designated a Principal Federal Economic Indicator under OMB Statistical Policy Directive No. 3. NCS data is used to produce the ECI, the Employer Cost for Employee Compensation (ECEC) and data for the President's Pay Agent.

The latest form for National Compensation Survey expires 2029-05-31 and is listed under ICR 202506-1220-001.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Latest forms, documents, and information collections
DocumentType
Form Wage and benefit U Wage and benefit UpdateForm
Form IDCF Web-lite Update FormForm
Form NCS BU 26-1 Benefits SummaryForm
Form NCS BC 26-1 Benefits ChecklistForm
Form NCS EU 2601 Earnings Update Form (Wage Shuttle)Form
Form NCS EQ 26-1 Establishment and Quote ChecklistForm
Form Wage and Benefit U Wage and Benefit Update FormForm
Form IDCF/Web-Lite Weblite Update FormForm
Form IDCF/Web-Lite Weblite Update FormForm
Form NCS BU 26-1 Benefits Update Form (Benefits Summary)Form
Form NCS BU 26-1 Benefits Update Form (Benefits Summary)Form
Form NCS BC 26-1 Benefits Checklist FormForm
Form NCS EU 26-1 Earnings Update Form (Wage Shuttle)Form
Form NCS EQ 26-1 Establishment and Quote FormForm
2026 NCS OMB Supporting Statement Part B - 1-27-26.docxSupporting Statement B
2026 NCS OMB Supporting Statement Part A -2-09-26.docxSupporting Statement A
FR1 1220-0164.pdfSupplementary Document
FR1 1220-0164.pdfSupplementary Document
State and Local Government Sample Design for the National Compensation Survey.pdfSupplementary Document
Update on the Evaluation of Sample Design Issues in the National Compensation Survey 110230.pdfSupplementary Document
Update on the Evaluation of Sample Design Issues in the National Compensation Survey 110230.pdfSupplementary Document
ID107 2025 Letter BLS NCS 2025 09 09.pdfPublic Comments
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form
National Compensation Survey (State and local government sample) Form

All Historical Document Collections

Historical document collections
ReferenceFilingReceivedConcludedAction
202506-1220-001 Revision of a currently approved collection 2026-02-09
202310-1220-004 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2024-01-31 Approved without change
202304-1220-004 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2023-04-27 Withdrawn and continue
202110-1220-001 Revision of a currently approved collection 2021-11-04 Approved without change
202006-1220-002 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2021-03-05 Approved with change
201712-1220-003 Revision of a currently approved collection 2018-03-23 Approved with change
201607-1220-005 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2016-07-28 Approved without change
201410-1220-001 Revision of a currently approved collection 2015-03-16 Approved without change
201404-1220-002 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2014-04-15 Approved without change
201402-1220-001 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2014-02-10 Approved with change
201308-1220-003 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2013-08-20 Approved without change
201210-1220-001 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2012-10-24 Approved without change
201111-1220-004 Revision of a currently approved collection 2012-03-09 Approved with change
201109-1220-001 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2011-09-12 Approved without change
201105-1220-002 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2011-05-11 Approved without change
201010-1220-001 Revision of a currently approved collection 2011-01-28 Approved without change
201008-1220-002 Revision of a currently approved collection 2010-08-24 Approved without change
201008-1220-001 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2010-08-11 Withdrawn and continue
200804-1220-002 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2008-04-24 Approved without change
200709-1220-001 Revision of a currently approved collection 2007-10-31 Approved with change
200512-1220-002 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2005-12-13 Approved without change
200410-1220-001 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2004-10-07 Approved without change
200107-1220-003 Revision of a currently approved collection 2001-07-12 Approved without change
200008-1220-002 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2000-08-16 Approved without change
200001-1220-002 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2000-01-05 Approved without change
199908-1220-002 Revision of a currently approved collection 1999-08-27 Approved without change
199705-1220-005 New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) 1997-05-27 Approved without change

OMB Details

National Compensation Survey (Private Industry Sample)

Federal Enterprise Architecture: General Government - Central Records & Statistical Mgt

Information collection instruments
FormNameElectronic accessType
Form Wage and benefit UpdateWage and benefit UpdatePaper OnlyForm
Form IDCFWeb-lite Update Formblscompdata.bls.gov/NCSLite/loginForm
Form NCS BU 26-1Benefits SummaryPaper OnlyForm
Form NCS EU 2601Earnings Update Form (Wage Shuttle)Paper OnlyForm
Form NCS EQ 26-1Establishment and Quote ChecklistemailForm
Form NCS BC 26-1Benefits ChecklistPaper OnlyForm

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