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title: "October 2026 data release"
description: "This release includes two methodology updates that make benchmarks more accurate:"
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# October 2026 data release

This release includes two methodology updates that make benchmarks more accurate:

* Benchmarks that have a wide range of company stage filters selected are now more accurate.
* Variable pay participation percentages are now more accurate. On average, participation percentages are now lower than in previous releases.