Compa Launches Frontline, Delivering Real-Time Hourly Worker Compensation Data to Enterprise Retailers

Compa’s new product delivers hyper-local, system-of-record pay insights to frontline compensation teams navigating dynamic talent markets.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compa, a compensation intelligence company with the largest real-time market data network, announced the launch of Compa Frontline, a new product that delivers real-time hourly worker market data down to the zip code. With Frontline, enterprise compensation teams can build local talent markets, track shifting pay trends, and price competitive pay for frontline roles without relying on outdated surveys.

As the first product of its kind to offer hourly worker compensation data pulled directly from HCM systems, Compa Frontline fills a critical industry gap. The product is purpose-built for the unique challenges of hourly roles, including location-based pay variation, high turnover, niche skills, and special pay elements like shift differentials, holiday premiums, and travel stipends.

For compensation leaders at companies like Meijer and Ulta, Compa Frontline empowers them to make fast, localized pay decisions.

“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,” said Jordan Clark, Director of HR Operations and Analytics at Meijer. “That level of precision enables our team to react fast to the market.”

“Currently comp practitioners are flying blind,” added Mike Savage, Vice President of Total Rewards at Ulta. “Compa allows our team to get more granular and understand micro-markets.”

Key capabilities of Compa Frontline include:

• Zip-code level compensation data to see how pay varies by storefront, warehouse, or fulfillment zone.
• Real-time benchmarks for hourly wages, team incentives, and weekend or seasonal premiums.
• Custom pay element tracking, such as bridge tolls, hazard pay, and location-based bonuses.
• System-of-record data pulled directly from HCM platforms, eliminating guesswork.

“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,” said Charlie Franklin, co-founder and CEO of Compa. “With Frontline, comp teams get the local, real-time insights they need to make smart, competitive pay decisions, down to the street level.”

With Compa Frontline, organizations can respond fast to market changes driven by inflation, legislation, seasonal demand, or competitive expansion, making it easier to attract and retain hourly workers year-round.

About Compa

Compa is the leading provider of AI-driven compensation intelligence, built for enterprise teams managing high-stakes pay decisions. Our platform combines real-time market data with intelligent agents that think like your comp team. Compa’s software automates participation from HCM, ATS, and stock systems, replacing manual submissions and outdated surveys with current benchmarks for cash, stock, offer data, and skills-based compensation. With advanced privacy controls and powerful insights, Compa delivers the clarity and confidence comp teams need to win in the market.

Learn more at compa.ai.