Compensation and Benefits Managers
Occupation
$140,360
National Median Salary
$67.48
Median Hourly Wage
20,070
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+29.9%
10 Year Change
$108,070
2014 Median
$140,360
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Compensation and Benefits Managers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $224,660 | 90 |
| Software Publishers | $214,220 | 240 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $206,430 | 70 |
| Publishing Industries | $201,600 | 310 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $201,380 | 140 |
Top Paying States for Compensation and Benefits Managers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $206,320 | 510 |
| Rhode Island | $183,140 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $182,660 | 810 |
| Massachusetts | $181,910 | 670 |
| New York | $176,390 | 1,760 |
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Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Software Publishers
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
Publishing Industries
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Telecommunications
Scientific Research and Development Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Legal Services