Compa Unveils Frontline: Real-Time Hourly Worker Pay Data by Zip Code for Enterprise Retailers

Compa, a compensation intelligence company with the largest real-time market data network, has launched Frontline, a new product that provides hyper-local, system-of-record pay insights for frontline workers. The tool enables compensation teams to build local talent markets, track evolving pay trends, and set competitive wages for hourly roles without relying on outdated data sources. Frontline delivers real-time hourly worker market data at the zip code level, addressing a key gap in the industry. It is designed specifically for the challenges of hourly employment, such as location-based pay differences, high turnover rates, specialized skills, and unique pay structures like shift differentials, holiday premiums, and travel stipends. Mike Savage, Vice President of Total Rewards at Ulta, highlighted the importance of the tool. “Currently, comp practitioners are flying blind,” he said. “Compa allows our team to get more granular and understand micro-markets.” Jordan Clark, Director of HR Operations and Analytics at Meijer, emphasized the value of localized data. “The big unlock for us is access to verified, up-to-date compensation data at the local level—drilling down to the store or zip code to understand competitive rates in specific geographies,” he said. “That level of precision enables our team to react fast to the market.” Compa Frontline pulls data directly from human capital management (HCM) systems, making it the first product of its kind to offer real-time hourly compensation insights. This approach eliminates the need for manual data collection and outdated surveys, providing accurate and current benchmarks for cash, stock, offer data, and skills-based pay. The product helps organizations respond quickly to market changes influenced by factors such as inflation, new legislation, seasonal demand, and competitor activity. This real-time capability makes it easier to attract and retain hourly workers throughout the year. Charlie Franklin, co-founder and CEO of Compa, said, “Frontline workers make up a massive portion of our economy, yet compensation teams have never had access to market data that accurately reflects market shifts.” He added, “With Frontline, comp teams get the local, real-time insights they need to make smart, competitive pay decisions, down to the street level.” Compa’s platform uses AI-driven intelligence to support enterprise teams in making high-stakes pay decisions. It automates data collection from HCM, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and stock systems, replacing traditional methods with up-to-date benchmarks. The software also includes advanced privacy controls and delivers actionable insights to help compensation professionals make confident decisions. For companies managing large numbers of hourly workers, Frontline offers a powerful tool to stay competitive in dynamic labor markets. It allows for more precise and timely compensation strategies, ensuring that pay structures align with local conditions and workforce needs. Compa is positioned as a leader in the compensation intelligence space, offering solutions that combine real-time data with AI to improve decision-making. The company continues to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of enterprise compensation teams.