Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for compensation and benefits managers is $84.43 an hour ($175,620 a year). About 2,260 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($149,230). New York ranks 4th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compensation and benefits managers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $55.28 | $114,990 |
| 25% of workers | $66.07 | $137,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $84.43 | $175,620 |
| 75% of workers | $107.23 | $223,040 |
| 90% of workers | $138.22 | $287,490 |
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $179,730 | 2,420 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $144,510 | 80 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $140,870 | 100 |
| Rochester | $139,380 | 100 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $219,880 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $214,300 |
| Human Resources Managers | $176,650 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $142,280 |
| Facilities Managers | $131,350 |
| Purchasing Managers | $166,300 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $127,180 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $130,470 |
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