Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for compensation and benefits managers is $65.83 an hour ($136,930 a year). About 2,230 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($149,230). Texas ranks 21st of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compensation and benefits managers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.61 | $86,550 |
| 25% of workers | $51.19 | $106,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.83 | $136,930 |
| 75% of workers | $86.02 | $178,920 |
| 90% of workers | $104.28 | $216,890 |
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $148,870 | 480 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $148,650 | 310 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $145,930 | 790 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $122,630 | 180 |
| El Paso | $120,830 | 70 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
- 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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|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,530 |
| Financial Managers | $164,860 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,700 |
| Human Resources Managers | $136,500 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $114,190 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $130,890 |
| Facilities Managers | $99,430 |
| Purchasing Managers | $134,670 |
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