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Free tool · Benefits benchmark
Is your benefits package
competitive?
See how your health, dental, vision and 401(k) stack up against companies your size, in your industry and state. Your free report puts what you pay today next to what the same coverage could cost through a PEO, and flags any ACA exposure.
Built on:
BLS compensation data
KFF benefits survey
NAPEO research
Free, under two minutes
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What's in your report
Five answers
in one free report.
Built for owners and HR leads at companies with 5–500 employees who want to know where they stand before renewal.
Peer comparison
What share of companies your size offer health, dental, vision and a 401(k), and what they pay.
Cost comparison
What you pay at small-group rates next to what PEO group rates could cost for the same coverage.
ACA exposure
If you're near or past 50 full-time employees, your estimated penalty risk under the employer mandate.
Readiness score
A personalized score based on your industry, state and headcount.
Recommendations
Specific next steps to close gaps and keep your best people.
Data you can trust
Benchmarks drawn from the BLS National Compensation Survey, the KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey and NAPEO research.
Why it matters
Benefits decide who stays
and what you pay.
Benefits are one of the biggest costs a growing business carries, and one of the main reasons people take or leave a job. Knowing where you stand helps on both fronts.
50
full-time equivalents: where the ACA employer mandate begins
$1,775
average savings per employee, per year, for PEO clients
27%
average return on investment from using a PEO
2 min
or less to complete the benchmark
Sources: NAPEO, PEO statistics and data; IRS, employer shared responsibility provisions.
What the benchmark asks
A few basics, no paperwork.
Your industry and state
Number of employees
Which benefits you offer today
Your total monthly premium
Your name and work email for the report
Phone number, if you'd like a call
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How it works
From a few basics
to a full benchmark.
No paperwork and no sales call required. You keep the report either way.
Step 1
Tell us about your company
Your industry, state and number of employees.
Step 2
Check off your benefits
Health, dental, vision and 401(k), plus what you pay in premiums each month.
Step 3
Get your report
See where you rank against peers and what PEO group rates could cost, with your ACA exposure if it applies.
Step 4
Decide your next step
Keep your plan, renegotiate at renewal, or compare PEO options side by side. It's your call.
Small group vs. PEO group
Why PEO group rates can cost less
On your own, you buy health coverage as a small group, so a few claims can move your renewal a lot. A PEO pools your team with thousands of other employees, which spreads the risk and gives it more buying power with carriers.
General explanation. Your report shows your own numbers.
Buying on your own
Rates based on a small pool
Bigger swings at renewal
Fewer plan choices
You handle benefits admin
Through a PEO
Rates based on a large pool
Steadier renewals
More plan options, often richer
Enrollment and admin handled for you
How we benchmark
Public data, not guesses.
We're an independent, licensed Florida insurance agency that specializes in PEO. Every benchmark comes from a public, dated source.
Who offers what: BLS National Compensation Survey
Premiums and contributions: KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey
PEO savings: NAPEO research
ACA rules: IRS employer shared responsibility
Peers matched by industry, state and size
Your info: encrypted, never sold
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Benchmark FAQ
Benefits benchmarking,
answered simply.
Reviewed by PEO Marketplace, a licensed Florida insurance agency (#L129491). Last updated October 2026.
What is a benefits benchmark report?
It compares your company's employee benefits against companies of similar size in your industry and state, and shows whether your health, dental, vision and retirement offerings are above, at or below market.
How much does the report cost?
Nothing. It's free, with no credit card, no obligation and no sales call required. You keep the report whether you work with us or not.
Where does the benchmarking data come from?
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) National Compensation Survey, the KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey and NAPEO industry research.
What is the ACA employer mandate, and why does 50 employees matter?
Under the Affordable Care Act, employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees must offer affordable, minimum-value health coverage to full-time staff or risk an IRS penalty for each full-time employee. The penalty amount is adjusted every year. The report estimates your exposure from your headcount and current benefits.
What is a PEO, and how does it lower benefits costs?
A professional employer organization (PEO) pools your employees with thousands of others so it can buy health insurance at large-group rates, often below what a small business pays on its own. NAPEO research puts average PEO client savings at about $1,775 per employee per year.
How long does it take?
Under two minutes. Have your industry, state, headcount, the benefits you offer and your total monthly premium handy.
Who is the benchmark for?
Businesses with roughly 5–500 employees, whether you offer benefits today or are deciding what to add.
Is my information safe?
Yes. We use AES bank-grade encryption and HIPAA-aware practices for the data you share. Your info is never sold and is used only to deliver your report.
Do I have to switch to a PEO?
No. Many businesses use the report to negotiate their renewal or adjust their plan. If a PEO looks like a fit, we can compare options side by side for you, free.
I'm already on a PEO. Is this still useful?
Yes. You'll see whether your current package and pricing are competitive. If you're on a full-service PEO today, you may also qualify for our $500 per employee per year savings guarantee.
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