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
Compensation and Benefits Managers is a professional role in the Management job family, focused on Compensation and Benefits Managers work. 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:WritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
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Compensation and Benefits Managers salary by industry
Management of Companies and Enterprises
5,500 workers
$180,500
Finance and Insurance
4,270 workers
$178,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3,160 workers
$186,500
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,480 workers
$134,500
Health Care and Social Assistance
1,410 workers
$146,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
1,390 workers
$130,500
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
1,270 workers
$142,500
Educational Services
1,260 workers
$133,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Compensation and Benefits Managers pays 23% above the average across 37 roles in the Management job family (family average $137,000).
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 $137,000 across 37 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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