LiveRem vs Payscale:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Payscale had more branded searches than LiveRem among salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers in New Zealand. Payscale had about 330 branded searches, while LiveRem had 140. Payscale made up 37.1% of all salary benchmarking and pay intelligence provider searches we track, and LiveRem accounted for 15.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers, Payscale appeared in two of the five answers and LiveRem in none.
Who do people search for more?
Payscale, about 2 searches for every 1 for LiveRem
Who does AI mention more?
Payscale, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, LiveRem in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Payscale, the only one of the two named
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Top salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Payscale was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. LiveRem did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Strategic Pay1st- Payscale2nd
Robert Walters3rd
Mercer4th
Ravio5th
LiveRem–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Robert Walters4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Strategic Pay3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Mercer3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Payscale2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ravio2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- LiveRem0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which salary benchmarking and pay intelligence provider should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best salary benchmarking and pay intelligence provider in New Zealand for market pay data?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compensation benchmarking tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“salary survey software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is LiveRem or Payscale more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for LiveRem and Payscale by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Payscale, LiveRem. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Strategic Pay | Payscale | LiveRem | Robert Walters | Ravio | Mercer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 46.7% | 24.4% | 20% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.7% | 26.9% | 13.4% | 6% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.4% | 22.9% | 33.3% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.8% | 28.4% | 22.1% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.2% | 26.4% | 28% | 8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.8% | 24.4% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 35.6% | 21.2% | 28.8% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 0.96% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.8% | 28.4% | 25.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.2% | 21.6% | 29.4% | 5.9% | 0.98% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.5% | 26.2% | 22.6% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.8% | 30.7% | 21.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 38.2% | 37.1% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 0% |
How has branded search for LiveRem and Payscale changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 8 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: LiveRem took it in January 2026, Payscale took it in February 2026, LiveRem took it in March 2026, Payscale took it in April 2026, LiveRem took it in May 2026, Payscale took it in June 2026, LiveRem took it in July 2026, Payscale took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, LiveRem’s share of searches among salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers in New Zealand moved from 20% to 15.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 180 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Payscale’s share of searches among salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers in New Zealand moved from 24.4% to 37.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 220 to 330.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Payscale gained share of searches among salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers in New Zealand, from 30.7% to 37.1%.
In October 2026, LiveRem lost share of searches among salary benchmarking and pay intelligence providers in New Zealand, from 21.6% to 15.7%.
How are LiveRem’s and Payscale’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LiveRem’s and Payscale’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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