Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for compensation and benefits managers is $71.75 an hour ($149,230 a year). About 22,940 people work in this job there.
Pay range for compensation and benefits managers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.86 | $89,160 |
| 25% of workers | $54.41 | $113,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $71.75 | $149,230 |
| 75% of workers | $96.45 | $200,610 |
| 90% of workers | $123.35 | $256,570 |
Best-paying states for compensation and benefits managers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $199,190 | 460 |
| Connecticut | $197,970 | 480 |
| Massachusetts | $184,070 | 670 |
| New York | $175,620 | 2,260 |
| New Jersey | $168,370 | 950 |
| California | $166,730 | 2,970 |
| Delaware | $166,070 | 50 |
| Colorado | $165,770 | 280 |
| Minnesota | $163,390 | 360 |
| Georgia | $163,060 | 1,010 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $129,890
- California · $166,730
- Florida · $127,960
- Georgia · $163,060
- Illinois · $151,730
- Massachusetts · $184,070
- Michigan · $151,620
- New Jersey · $168,370
- New York · $175,620
- North Carolina · $135,240
- Pennsylvania · $139,040
- Tennessee · $132,780
- Texas · $136,930
Education, experience and outlook for compensation and benefits managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $166,570 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,140 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $114,130 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,060 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,230 |
| Human Resources Managers | $149,280 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,660 |
| Purchasing Managers | $148,080 |
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