Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in California
In California, the median pay for compensation and benefits managers is $80.16 an hour ($166,730 a year). About 2,970 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($149,230). California ranks 6th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compensation and benefits managers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.89 | $105,840 |
| 25% of workers | $61.26 | $127,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $80.16 | $166,730 |
| 75% of workers | $104.57 | $217,510 |
| 90% of workers | $139.38 | $289,910 |
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $215,180 | 320 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $188,850 | 590 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $160,970 | 240 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $159,450 | 140 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $155,380 | 1,030 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $142,950 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $132,700 | 130 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for compensation and benefits managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- 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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $218,290 |
| Financial Managers | $180,770 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,890 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $123,780 |
| Human Resources Managers | $170,080 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $132,620 |
| Facilities Managers | $118,620 |
| Purchasing Managers | $159,830 |
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