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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, South Carolina
$72,500 / year
≈ $6,050 per month · $34.86 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $65,500
25th percentile
$51,000Average
$72,50075th percentile
$85,000
$51,000Average
$72,50075th percentile
$85,000
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, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary by state
Alabama$70,000
Alaska$86,000
Arizona$80,500
Arkansas$72,000
California$102,000
Colorado$103,000
Connecticut$93,500
Delaware$103,500
District of Columbia$95,500
Florida$75,000
Georgia$79,000
Hawaii$78,000
Idaho$69,500
Illinois$89,500
Indiana$75,500
Iowa$77,000
Kansas$78,000
Kentucky$69,000
Louisiana$72,500
Maine$84,500
Maryland$87,000
Massachusetts$108,000
Michigan$86,500
Minnesota$87,000
Mississippi$61,500
Missouri$80,500
Montana$83,000
Nebraska$77,000
New Hampshire$89,000
New Jersey$96,000
New Mexico$96,500
New York$94,500
North Carolina$81,000
North Dakota$78,500
Ohio$80,500
Oklahoma$73,000
Oregon$92,000
Pennsylvania$79,000
Rhode Island$97,500
South Carolina$72,500
South Dakota$70,500
Tennessee$77,500
Texas$84,000
Utah$74,000
Vermont$80,000
Virginia$92,500
Washington$100,500
West Virginia$66,500
Wisconsin$79,500
Wyoming$71,000
About this role
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations 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, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialistss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
- Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
- Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
- Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Writing Active Learning
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pay by experience level
Entry level$51,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$63,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$81,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$104,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$133,500
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
+5.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
8,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary by industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
21,970 workers
$82,500Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities
17,100 workers
$82,000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
15,740 workers
$95,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
14,050 workers
$78,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
13,920 workers
$95,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
13,920 workers
$95,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
8,060 workers
$83,500Administrative and Support Services
7,710 workers
$77,500Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
7,620 workers
$86,500Educational Services
7,060 workers
$77,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pays 7% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).
Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,500
Cost Estimator$88,500
Human Resources Specialist$85,000
Loan Officer$91,000
Compliance Officer$91,500
Logistician$93,000
Fundraiser$80,000
Careers related to Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Human Resources Specialist$85,000
Human Resources Manager$170,000
Labor Relations Specialist$102,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists make?
The average base salary for a Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the United States is $87,500 per year, or about $42.07 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $63,000 and $104,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?
The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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