Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for compensation and benefits managers in the United States was $149,230 ($71.75 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
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 survey, May 2025
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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 2025.
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.