Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Alabama
$133,500 / year
≈ $11,150 per month · $64.18 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Alabama · median $122,500
25th percentile
$105,000Average
$133,50075th percentile
$158,000
$105,000Average
$133,50075th percentile
$158,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Compensation and Benefits Managers salary by state
Alabama$133,500
Alaska$127,000
Arizona$147,000
Arkansas$145,000
California$186,500
Colorado$169,000
Connecticut$217,000
Delaware$187,000
District of Columbia$176,500
Florida$141,500
Georgia$181,500
Hawaii$123,000
Idaho$117,500
Illinois$162,000
Indiana$133,500
Iowa$140,000
Kansas$128,500
Kentucky$142,500
Louisiana$135,500
Maine$155,500
Maryland$165,000
Massachusetts$203,000
Michigan$170,000
Minnesota$174,000
Mississippi$104,500
Missouri$142,000
Nebraska$133,500
Nevada$129,500
New Hampshire$141,500
New Jersey$184,500
New Mexico$142,000
New York$201,000
North Carolina$151,500
Ohio$157,500
Oklahoma$127,500
Oregon$165,500
Pennsylvania$158,500
Rhode Island$176,000
South Carolina$123,500
Tennessee$153,500
Texas$154,000
Utah$143,500
Virginia$183,000
Washington$213,500
Wisconsin$151,000
About this role
Compensation and Benefits Managers is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Compensation and Benefits Managerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
- Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements.
- Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
- Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.
- Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
Top skills: Writing Speaking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay by experience level
Entry level$92,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$117,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$154,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$207,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$265,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,500
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Compensation and Benefits Managers salary by industry
Management of Companies and Enterprises
5,500 workers
$180,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
5,500 workers
$180,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3,160 workers
$186,500Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
2,770 workers
$171,000Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities
2,130 workers
$170,500Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,390 workers
$130,500Educational Services
1,260 workers
$133,500Administrative and Support Services
1,240 workers
$142,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
910 workers
$138,500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
890 workers
$183,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Compensation and Benefits Managers pays 17% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Similar-paying roles in Management
Human Resources Manager$170,000
Public Relations Manager$170,500
Purchasing Manager$162,000
Marketing Manager$184,000
Clinical Research Coordinator$186,500
Fundraising Manager$145,000
Careers related to Compensation and Benefits Managers
Human Resources Specialist$85,000
Human Resources Manager$170,000
Labor Relations Specialist$102,000
Financial Manager$193,500
Coroner$91,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Compensation and Benefits Managers make?
The average base salary for a Compensation and Benefits Managers in the United States is $168,500 per year, or about $81.01 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $117,000 and $207,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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