Best Paying Industries for Compensation and Benefits Managers
$140,360
National Median Salary
116
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $224,660 | +60.1% | 90 |
| 2 | Software Publishers | $214,220 | +52.6% | 240 |
| 3 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $206,430 | +47.1% | 70 |
| 4 | Publishing Industries | $201,600 | +43.6% | 310 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $201,380 | +43.5% | 140 |
| 6 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $197,490 | +40.7% | 470 |
| 7 | Telecommunications | $195,500 | +39.3% | 80 |
| 8 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $187,770 | +33.8% | 300 |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $187,770 | +33.8% | 300 |
| 10 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $185,770 | +32.4% | 240 |
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