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Compensation and Benefits Managers

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Compensation and Benefits Managers

National Avg Annual Salary

$156,230

National Avg Hourly Wage

$75.11

National Total Employment

20,070

Top Metro Avg Salary

$241,990

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Highest Paying State

Washington leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $211,930.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 2,840 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $241,990.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 1,960 jobs.

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Top States for Compensation and Benefits Managers

Ranked by average annual salary. Click the state name to open that state’s ranking page.

State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Washington WA $211,930 510 Open
New York NY $191,790 1,760 Open
Rhode Island RI $191,450 40 Open
Massachusetts MA $190,710 670 Open
New Jersey NJ $190,280 810 Open
Virginia VA $184,420 480 Open
Connecticut CT $181,240 330 Open
California CA $176,290 2,840 Open
Colorado CO $170,350 220 Open
District of Columbia DC $167,300 150 Open