Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is $31.10 an hour ($64,690 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($78,210). Kentucky ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.58 | $40,730 |
| 25% of workers | $24.99 | $51,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.10 | $64,690 |
| 75% of workers | $37.63 | $78,260 |
| 90% of workers | $45.37 | $94,370 |
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $68,660 | 250 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $64,670 | 120 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $69,010 |
| Project Management Specialists | $81,700 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,480 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $61,390 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $74,690 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $65,240 |
| Management Analysts | $95,630 |
| Compliance Officers | $69,240 |
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