Zayla Partners, a Gallagher Company purchased Effective Compensation, Inc. (known as ECI Surveys to the energy industry) in January of 2024. Zayla has continued the ECI legacy, maintaining strictly controlled data to maximize quality and relevance for the energy industry with 71 participants in 2025 despite jumps in energy acquisitions. We look forward to celebrating our 30th year in energy compensation data.
Founded in 1996, Effective Compensation, Inc. (ECI) has been conducting compensation surveys for the energy industry for 30 years. The Oil and Gas E&P Compensation Survey has been honed and developed over those years into the gold standard of quality compensation data and analytics. Year number 30 brings a new all-in-one survey with sector specific deliverables. Companies engaged in operations across multiple energy segments (E&P, Midstream, OFS) can now participate in one survey and receive compensation and benefits data specific to each.
Participation is subject to approval. Submit your application through our inquiry form. Credentials will be sent to participants prior to the survey opening date. Sector specific deliverables will be delivered in mid-August.
Companies engaged in exploration and production activities on owned assets in the US.
Companies engaged in processing, storing, transporting and marketing oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. Must have US operations and employees.
Companies providing services that support and facilitate the oil and gas production process in the US.
Mr. Brown leads the ECI surveys operation. He is a statistician and data scientist with experience in analyzing data and reporting trends for corporate financial performance.
Mr. Keas is a 15 year consultant and practice leader. He has served as the lead advisor to many large, private, public, and nonprofit companies and corporate governance programs.
Ms. Penny assists ECI in growing participation as well as communications with participants. She is a seasoned marketing director with a focus on digital marketing, UX, communication and design.
Mr. Patel examines participation data and assists Mr. Brown in compiling and structuring data reports. He analyzes compensation data through different industries and assists principals/consultants with various projects.
If you are interested in learning more about the ECI survey, please fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
