Download The IIA's 2015 Compensation Study Executive Report

In collaboration with Robert Half, The IIA’s Audit Executive Center (AEC) has created a summary of key findings from The IIA’s 2015 Internal Audit Compensation Study, an analysis of salary and pay practices of hundreds of organizations across industries in the United States and Canada.

Authored by Robert Half senior executive director Paul McDonald, the Executive Report: Internal Audit Compensation provides insight for internal auditors on compensation factors, managing a challenging hiring market, keeping staff engaged, and competing for talent. The report highlights the sentiments of internal audit leaders and emphasizes the importance of going beyond traditional skills.

Key Points from the 2015 Internal Audit Compensation Study:

• More companies are awarding raises to the majority of their internal auditors.

• The median salary of internal auditors with one or more certifications is 43 percent higher than the median salary of their counterparts without a certification.

• Median salaries decreased in the United States for all internal auditor roles except IT audit director.

• The percentage of organizations offering contributions to flex spending accounts has increased.

The IIA's 2015 Internal Audit Compensation Study, the most comprehensive analysis available for professionals practicing internal auditing, is referenced by internal audit leaders, practitioners, human resources departments, and audit committees.