Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
SOC: 11-3111.00
Common Job Titles
Benefits Manager
Compensation Director
Compensation Manager
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Compensation and Benefits Managers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
20,070
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $81,660. 25th percentile: U.S. $105,210. 50th percentile: U.S. $140,360. 75th percentile: U.S. $190,890. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$81,660
10% of workers earn the following or more
$239,200+
Workers on average earn
$156,230
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Personnel and Human Resources4.3/5
English Language4.1/5
Administration and Management4.0/5
Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
Economics and Accounting3.4/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
