2026 Fully Burdened Labor Costs Quickie Survey, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines how member companies benchmark and calculate fully burdened internal labor costs across roles and revenue ranges. Drawing on a March 2026 quick survey of PMMI members and comparative internal accounting practices, the analysis indicates variations in calculation methods and role-based charges and outlines focus areas such as benchmarking methodology and governance, role-level cost comparisons including assembly technicians, controls engineers, and electrical engineers, and implications for workforce planning, project costing, and digital cost-tracking adoption. Charts highlight revenue-range patterns and methodological mix, and the report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI in March 2026. Based on a March 2026 quickie survey of 41 PMMI member companies reporting fully burdened labor costs as of December 31, 2025.
