SOC 11-3111 · May 2025 · United States
Compensation and Benefits Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers across the United States is $149,230 per year, measured over 22,940 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $199,190.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Compensation and Benefits Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 123.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $199,190 and Mississippi pays $89,250.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $199,190 | 460 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $197,970 | 480 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $184,070 | 670 | |
| 4 | New York | $175,620 | 2,260 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $168,370 | 950 | |
| 6 | California | $166,730 | 2,970 | |
| 7 | Delaware | $166,070 | 50 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $165,770 | 280 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $163,390 | 360 | |
| 10 | Georgia | $163,060 | 1,010 |
States with the most Compensation and Benefits Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,970 | $166,730 | |
| 2 | New York | 2,260 | $175,620 | |
| 3 | Texas | 2,230 | $136,930 | |
| 4 | Florida | 1,670 | $127,960 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 1,010 | $163,060 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 950 | $168,370 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 880 | $135,240 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 780 | $151,730 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 770 | $139,040 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 670 | $184,070 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $221,800 | 40 |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $218,860 | 230 |
| 3 | Seattle | $216,580 | 340 |
| 4 | San Jose | $215,180 | 320 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $188,850 | 590 |
| 6 | Trenton | $186,700 | 60 |
| 7 | Boston | $185,590 | 590 |
| 8 | New York | $179,730 | 2,420 |
| 9 | Washington | $171,950 | 590 |
| 10 | Denver | $168,850 | 230 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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