Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for compensation and benefits managers is $63.84 an hour ($132,780 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($149,230). Tennessee ranks 23rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compensation and benefits managers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.91 | $83,010 |
| 25% of workers | $50.27 | $104,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.84 | $132,780 |
| 75% of workers | $82.01 | $170,580 |
| 90% of workers | $124.49 | $258,950 |
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $133,150 | 120 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $123,540 | 250 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $141,010 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,700 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $127,410 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $119,430 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,740 |
| Human Resources Managers | $131,760 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,730 |
| Purchasing Managers | $137,060 |
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