Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for compensation and benefits managers is $65.02 an hour ($135,240 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($149,230). North Carolina ranks 22nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compensation and benefits managers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.64 | $63,740 |
| 25% of workers | $50.00 | $104,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.02 | $135,240 |
| 75% of workers | $84.26 | $175,260 |
| 90% of workers | $109.33 | $227,410 |
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $167,450 | 300 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $131,930 | 30 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $131,510 | 150 |
| Winston-Salem | $129,580 | 40 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $105,310 | 200 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $172,860 |
| Financial Managers | $166,780 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $125,940 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $105,630 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,100 |
| Human Resources Managers | $142,990 |
| Facilities Managers | $108,130 |
| Purchasing Managers | $138,710 |
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