Effective Date: July 30, 2025
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
https://www.compatlas.com/editorial-policy
Overview
At CompAtlas, editorial independence, factual accuracy, and ethical responsibility are core to how we operate. Our mission is to deliver reliable, data-driven compensation intelligence to professionals, recruiters, HR leaders, jobseekers, and decision-makers worldwide. This Editorial Policy outlines the principles, standards, and processes we follow to ensure every piece of content we publish is accurate, unbiased, transparent, and actionable.
We maintain strict separation between our editorial decisions and commercial interests. The content found on https://www.compatlas.com — including salary reports, global comparisons, pay-level insights, data visualizations, and explanatory guides — is produced without external influence, unless explicitly marked as sponsored or advertorial.
For any questions or concerns related to our content, please email us at contact@compatlas.com.
Editorial Mission
We aim to:
- Present verified compensation data for 180+ countries and major cities worldwide
- Break down net take-home pay, taxes, and benefits in a format that’s globally comparable
- Explain complex topics (e.g., payroll, equity, COLA, allowances) in plain, professional language
- Empower readers with transparent, bias-free, and up-to-date insights
- Maintain journalistic and data ethics at a global standard
Editorial Structure & Team
Our content is produced by a diverse global team comprising:
- Compensation researchers & analysts
- Data journalists with expertise in HR, taxation, labor mobility, and remote work
- Industry contributors with background in international payroll, fintech, and economics
- Experienced editors ensuring factual correctness, tone consistency, and source validation
All contributors are bound by our Contributor Code of Ethics, ensuring neutrality, accuracy, and full source transparency.
Sourcing & Fact-Checking
We use official, verifiable, and neutral sources as a baseline for all our data and content. These include:
- National statistics offices & tax authorities (e.g., IRS, HMRC, OECD, Statistics Canada, Eurostat)
- Government-published salary frameworks & civil service structures
- World Bank, IMF, and ILO reports
- Regulatory filings, labor laws, and audited compensation disclosures
- Direct inputs from HR professionals, payroll platforms, and employees (via data partnerships)
Every guide, article, or benchmark we publish goes through a 3-stage review process:
- Data Verification — ensuring the salary/tax figures are current and legally compliant
- Contextual Accuracy — checking location-specific cost-of-living and benefit assumptions
- Plain-Language Review — ensuring clarity, usefulness, and universal accessibility
When outdated or revised information is detected, we update the content within 7 working days, and indicate the update in a visible “Last Updated” line.
Corrections Policy
Despite our rigorous processes, errors may occasionally occur. We take accountability seriously:
- Readers can report concerns or inaccuracies by emailing contact@compatlas.com
- All correction requests are reviewed within 72 hours
- Verified factual errors are promptly updated and marked with a correction notice and timestamp
- We distinguish between factual errors, typographical corrections, and interpretive clarifications
We believe in full transparency rather than silent updates. Every major content revision is logged with a public timestamp on the page.
Commercial Independence
While CompAtlas may monetize through:
- Recruiter dashboards
- Verified data subscriptions
- Premium salary reports
- HR tech partnerships
…our editorial independence is non-negotiable. Commercial teams do not influence content decisions. If any article, report, or visual is created in collaboration with a third party, we disclose it explicitly as:
- “Sponsored”
- “Partnered Insight”
- “Advertorial”
Such content is always reviewed by our editorial team for compliance, neutrality, and factual correctness.
Content Types & Standards
At CompAtlas, every content stream adheres to rigorous review cycles tailored to its function. Salary benchmarks and tax data are synced with global updates. Explainers prioritize clarity, compliance, and localization. Country and city pages reflect the latest legal and HR frameworks. Tools and dashboards undergo continuous QA for functional precision. This structured editorial matrix ensures our users—individuals, teams, or enterprises—access only timely, reliable, and globally consistent insights, every single time.
| Content Type | Reviewed For | Update Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Salary Benchmarks | Data accuracy, latest payroll/tax rates | Quarterly or upon revision |
| Global Comparisons | Currency rates, tax brackets, COLA inputs | Quarterly or real-time |
| Explainer Articles | Clarity, tone, compliance, localization | As needed |
| Country/City Pages | Immigration, salary laws, HR insights | Monthly minimum |
| Employer/Recruiter Tools | Functional correctness, dashboard UX | Continuous rollout |
Third-Party Links & Mentions
CompAtlas may occasionally link to third-party platforms or reference external tools (e.g., cost-of-living calculators, payroll providers). These do not constitute endorsements unless explicitly stated. We:
- Do not sell editorial mentions
- Do not accept paid “do-follow” backlinks
- Regularly check all outbound links for security, validity, and relevance
Editorial Review Cycle
All pillar content, including salary guides, job ROI reports, and net pay breakdowns, is reviewed and updated at least every 6 months, or sooner if:
- A government tax slab or allowance changes
- A country updates its visa laws or minimum wage
- A user flags a significant deviation or error
Conflicts of Interest
Our editorial and research contributors disclose any potential conflicts of interest (e.g., equity in HR platforms, prior employment in payroll firms). Such relationships are not permitted to influence coverage or analysis.
Feedback & Transparency
We value community input. If you notice a gap, factual error, or outdated information in our content, please reach out at contact@compatlas.com. Your trust helps us improve and stay accurate.
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Contact the Editorial Team
To report an error, suggest improvements, or flag inaccuracies:
Email: contact@compatlas.com
Website: https://www.compatlas.com
Editorial Policy Page: https://www.compatlas.com/editorial-policy
We respond within 3–5 business days.