Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for compensation and benefits managers is $72.95 an hour ($151,730 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($149,230). Illinois ranks 14th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compensation and benefits managers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.70 | $78,420 |
| 25% of workers | $50.03 | $104,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $72.95 | $151,730 |
| 75% of workers | $97.55 | $202,910 |
| 90% of workers | $113.33 | $235,730 |
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $155,340 | 610 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)
- 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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $165,880 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,730 |
| Human Resources Managers | $151,370 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $106,860 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $127,270 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $120,250 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,980 |
| Purchasing Managers | $153,370 |
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