SOC 11-3111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Compensation and Benefits Managers — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Las Vegas, NV is $119,970 a year, trailing the national median of $149,230 by 19.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Las Vegas, NV is $119,970 a year, trailing the national median of $149,230 by 19.6%. Half of workers earn between $74,990 and $148,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,300 and the ninetieth at $201,020.
Reno leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $115,180. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 39th of 602 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,300 | −55.6% |
| 25th | $74,990 | −49.7% |
| Median (50th) | $119,970 | −19.6% |
| 75th | $148,420 | −0.5% |
| 90th | $201,020 | +34.7% |
| Mean | $126,870 | −15.0% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno | $115,180 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $119,970 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$119,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$119,970US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $119,970 a year, 19.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,300 to $201,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $115,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $119,970, or $57.68 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $149,230, so pay in Las Vegas, NV is 19.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Las Vegas, NV earns more than $201,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $115,180 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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