IoPP 2008 Salary Survey

Fields marked with * are required.

IoPP surveys professionals employed in the packaging field to determine salaries, total compensation and job satisfaction. This information is complied and analyzed by an independent research firm, and the results are published in the IoPP Salary Survey. Your answers remain entirely confidential. Please take a moment to complete the survey. The survey will be available at www.iopp.org/store when completed.

2008 Salary survey developed in cooperation with:



Gros Executive Recruiters identifies the top talent in packaging, and we help our client companies hire them.

Media Partner:



Packaging World is the flagship publication of Chicago-based Summit Publishing Company, an integrated media publisher offering business information for packaging professionals, including print magazines, e-media products, Websites and conferences.


***********************************************************************

A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF 
1. Which of the following categories describes your age?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
2. Are you:
Male
Female
3. Where do you work most frequently?
Northeast States-CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
Mid-Atlantic States-NJ, NY, PA
South Atlantic-DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV
East North Central-IL, IN, MI, OH,WI
East South Central-AL, KY, MS, TN
West North Central-IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD
West South Central-AR, LA, OK, TX
Mountain-AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY
Pacific-AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
Outside of U.S.
Outside of U.S. (Please specify):
4. How many years have you been working in the packaging field?
2 years or less
3 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 15 years
15 to 20 years
Over 20 years
5. What is the highest level of education which you have completed?
High School
Some Undergraduate
Undergraduate Degree
Some Graduate Studies
Graduate Degree
Some Doctoral Work
Doctorate Degree
6. Does your education or training include any majors/concentrations in the packaging field?
Yes - I have a degree in a packaging-related field
No - but I had some relevant coursework/certifications in the packaging field
No
7. Are you a Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)?
Yes
No

8. Which, if any, of the following trade associations did you belong to in 2008? Check all that apply.
American Society for Quality
Association of Independent Corrugated Converters
Contract Packaging Association
Corrugated Packaging Council
Glass Packaging Institute
Institute of Packaging Professionals
Packaging Machinery Manufacturer's Institute
TAPPI
Women in Packaging
World Packaging Organisation
Others
If Others above, please specify:

A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR JOB
9. Are you currently employed in the packaging field?
Yes
No
10. Do you work for an end user or supplier of packaging machinery, materials and/or services?
End User
Supplier
Both an end user and a supplier
Other
If other above, please specify:

11. Which of the following goods or services does your company sell? Check all that apply.
Beverage
Chemicals
Cleaning Supplies
Consulting Services
Contract Packaging
Cosmetics/Personal Care Products
Electronics
Food
Packaging Machinery - used by other firms
Packaging Materials - used by other firms
Services
Other
If Other above, please specify:
12. Are any workers at your company members of a labor union?
Yes, and I'm a member of a labor union
Yes, but I'm not a member of a labor union
No
13. Approximately how many employees work for your company?
1 to 9
10 to 49
50 to 99
100 to 499
500 to 999
1000 to 4,999
5,000 to 9,999
10,000 to 49,999
50,000 or more

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WHEN THINKING OF THE JOB YOU HELD AS OF DECEMBER 31st, 2008.
14. How many months in 2008 were you employed in the packaging field?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
15. Which ONE of the following best describes your job function?
Consultant
Contract Packaging
Corporate Management
Distribution
Graphic Design
Education
Engineering
Marketing/Sales
Package Production
Purchasing
Structural Design
Other
If Other above, please specify:
16. Which ONE of the following best describes your supervisory level?
Company Officer - CEO, CFO, COO, Secretary, Treasurer
Vice President, Sr. VP, General Manager
Division/Department Manager
Supervisor Within a Division/Department
Professional Staff Member - No Supervisory Authority
17. Did you start a new job with another company in 2008?
Yes
No
18. Did you receive a promotion with your existing employer in 2008?
Yes
No
19. Which of these corresponds to your estimated total earnings in 2008, including salary, bonus, cash incentives
and commission, derived from your full-time job?
Less than $20,000
$20,000 - $29,999
$30,000 - $39,999
$40,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $59,999
$60,000 - $69,999
$70,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $89,999
$90,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $124,999
$125,000 - $149,999
$150,000 - $174,999
$175,000 - $199,999
$200,000 or more
If over $200,000, please estimate in the space below:
20. Did you receive a bonus in 2008?
Yes
No - skip to Q20
21. If you received a bonus in 2008, about what percent of your total compensation was in the form of a bonus?
Please round to the nearest percent.
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
7%
8%
9%
10% - 14%
15% - 19%
20% or more

22. Which of the following benefits are provided by your employer? Check all that apply.
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Sick Time
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Health Care - Medical Insurance
Health Care - Dental Insurance
Health Care - Vision Insurance
401(k)/403(b)
Pension
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Car
23. Did your total compensation increase, decrease or remain the same in 2008?
Increase
No - skip to Q23
Decrease
24. How did your total compensation change in 2008 as compared with 2007?
19.9+% decrease
15.9-19.9% decrease
10.9-15.9% decrease
6.9-10.9% decrease
3.9-6.9% decrease
1-3.9% decrease
1-3.9% increase
3.9-6.9% increase
6.9-10.9% increase
10.9-15.9% increase
15.9-19.9% increase
19.9+% increase
Less than 1% change
0%
25. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current wages and earnings?
1 Very Satisfied
2 Somewhat Satisfied
3 Neutral - No Strong Feelings
4 Somewhat Dissatisfied
5 Very Dissatisfied
26. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current benefits?
1 Very Satisfied
2 Somewhat Satisfied
3 Neutral - No Strong Feelings
4 Somewhat Dissatisfied
5 Very Dissatisfied
27. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job duties/responsibilities?
1 I'm extremely overburdened
2 I'm somewhat overburdened
3 Neutral - No Strong Feelings
4 I desire some additional responsibilities
5 I desire many additional responsibilities
28. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current opportunities for advancement?
1 Very Satisfied
2 Somewhat Satisfied
3 Neutral - No Strong Feelings
4 Somewhat Dissatisfied
5 Very Dissatisfied
29. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current working conditions?
1 Very Satisfied
2 Somewhat Satisfied
3 Neutral - No Strong Feelings
4 Somewhat Dissatisfied
5 Very Dissatisfied
30. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job security?
1 I feel very secure
2 I feel somewhat insecure
3 Neutral - No Strong Feelings
4 I feel somewhat stable
5 I feel very stable
31. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current ability to make ends meet?
1 Very Satisfied
2 Somewhat Satisfied
3 Neutral - No Strong Feelings
4 Somewhat Dissatisfied
5 Very Dissatisfied
32. How likely is that you will activey seek a new job in 2009?
1 Definitely no
2 Not likely
3 Neutral - No Strong Feelings
4 Possibly yes
5 Definitely yes
33. What are the biggest career challenges you face in your current job?
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address and we'll send you a complimentary copy of the final report. NOTE: YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WILL NOT BE USED IN ANY OTHER WAY, AND WILL NOT JEOPARDIZE THE PRIVACY OR CONFIDENTIALITY OF YOUR RESPONSES ABOVE.