Research

PSCA conducts the most comprehensive, unbiased research in the defined contribution industry and provides the data you need to benchmark your plan, identify trends, and stay competitive. PSCA has been conducting research on profit sharing and 401(k) plans for more than 60 years, on 403(b) plans for more than 10 years, and in the last few years has conducted research on NQDC plans and Health Savings Accounts. PSCA also conducts several snapshot surveys a year on hot topics in the industry or by member request.

Current research reports are now available in the Marketplace in the top right-hand corner of the website on on the pages listed below. In the Marketplace, under Education in the right column,  select surveys then under topics select the edition you are looking for.  

Currently Available Surveys

66th Annual Survey of 401(k) Plans (2023)
PSCA's 66th Annual Survey reports on the 2022 plan-year experience of 687 organizations. 

2023 HSA Survey
PSCA's fifth annual HSA benchmarking survey received responses from 464 plan sponsors. 

2023 403(b) Plan Survey
PSCA conducted a survey of 403(b) plan sponsors in the summer of 2023, with sponsorship from HUB International and Principal Financial group. PSCA's 2023 403(b) Plan Survey reports on the 2022 plan-year experience of more than 300 non-profit organizations. 

2022 Non-Qualified Plan Survey
PSCA conducted a survey of non-qualified deferred compensation plan sponsors in late 2020 and reports on the plan design features of 123 active plans.  

To order past issues of the 401(k) Annual Surveys at a discounted rate, click here.

PSCA is committed to providing its members with accurate and unbiased research about the defined contribution industry. PSCA’s surveys are used by companies to provide benchmarks for their plans and by the government as a resource for public policy decisions.