Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $149,230 · Median hourly: $71.75 · Employment: 22,940
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,160 | $42.86 |
| 25th | $113,170 | $54.41 |
| Median | $149,230 | $71.75 |
| 75th | $200,610 | $96.45 |
| 90th | $256,570 | $123.35 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 11-3111
- Total U.S. employment: 22,940
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 22,940 compensation and benefits managers employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $118,470 | $56.96 | -20.6% | 90 |
| Alaska | $122,490 | $58.89 | -17.9% | 30 |
| Arizona | $129,890 | $62.45 | -13.0% | 510 |
| Arkansas | $100,810 | $48.47 | -32.4% | 140 |
| California | $166,730 | $80.16 | +11.7% | 2,970 |
| Colorado | $165,770 | $79.70 | +11.1% | 280 |
| Connecticut | $197,970 | $95.18 | +32.7% | 480 |
| Delaware | $166,070 | $79.84 | +11.3% | 50 |
| District of Columbia | $160,990 | $77.40 | +7.9% | 130 |
| Florida | $127,960 | $61.52 | -14.3% | 1,670 |
| Georgia | $163,060 | $78.40 | +9.3% | 1,010 |
| Hawaii | $110,120 | $52.94 | -26.2% | 60 |
| Idaho | $90,020 | $43.28 | -39.7% | 100 |
| Illinois | $151,730 | $72.95 | +1.7% | 780 |
| Indiana | $118,180 | $56.82 | -20.8% | 170 |
| Iowa | $118,250 | $56.85 | -20.8% | 120 |
| Kansas | $114,070 | $54.84 | -23.6% | 70 |
| Kentucky | $114,290 | $54.95 | -23.4% | 110 |
| Louisiana | $99,840 | $48.00 | -33.1% | 220 |
| Maine | $129,690 | $62.35 | -13.1% | 50 |
| Maryland | $139,860 | $67.24 | -6.3% | 430 |
| Massachusetts | $184,070 | $88.50 | +23.3% | 670 |
| Michigan | $151,620 | $72.89 | +1.6% | 580 |
| Minnesota | $163,390 | $78.55 | +9.5% | 360 |
| Mississippi | $89,250 | $42.91 | -40.2% | 70 |
| Missouri | $106,490 | $51.20 | -28.6% | 250 |
| Nebraska | $121,630 | $58.48 | -18.5% | 140 |
| Nevada | $115,180 | $55.38 | -22.8% | 180 |
| New Hampshire | $136,950 | $65.84 | -8.2% | 100 |
| New Jersey | $168,370 | $80.95 | +12.8% | 950 |
| New Mexico | $124,390 | $59.80 | -16.6% | 40 |
| New York | $175,620 | $84.43 | +17.7% | 2,260 |
| North Carolina | $135,240 | $65.02 | -9.4% | 880 |
| Ohio | $141,920 | $68.23 | -4.9% | 460 |
| Oklahoma | $107,760 | $51.81 | -27.8% | 180 |
| Oregon | $161,470 | $77.63 | +8.2% | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $139,040 | $66.85 | -6.8% | 770 |
| Rhode Island | $149,340 | $71.80 | +0.1% | 50 |
| South Carolina | $99,630 | $47.90 | -33.2% | 330 |
| Tennessee | $132,780 | $63.84 | -11.0% | 670 |
| Texas | $136,930 | $65.83 | -8.2% | 2,230 |
| Utah | $132,620 | $63.76 | -11.1% | 200 |
| Virginia | $153,660 | $73.87 | +3.0% | 0 |
| Washington | $199,190 | $95.77 | +33.5% | 460 |
| Wisconsin | $127,920 | $61.50 | -14.3% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,780/yr
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides — $35,800/yr
- Retail Salespersons — $35,410/yr
- Fast Food and Counter Workers — $31,200/yr
- General and Operations Managers — $105,770/yr
- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for compensation and benefits managers?
The median annual wage for compensation and benefits managers is $149,230 ($71.75 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays compensation and benefits managers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many compensation and benefits managers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 22,940 compensation and benefits managers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do compensation and benefits managers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $71.75. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.