SOC 11-3111 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Compensation and Benefits Managers is $173,472 per year ($83.40/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $132,122 and $223,392 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $284,960 per year. There are approximately 17,200 compensation and benefits managers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $46.20 | $96,096 |
| P25 | $63.52 | $132,122 |
| P50MEDIAN | $83.40 | $173,472 |
| P75 | $107.40 | $223,392 |
| P90 | $137.00 | $284,960 |
Financial activities openings fell 28K but hiring actually rose 40K, bucking the broader downtrend. Quit rates at 1.2% signal deep employee retention. One of the most employer-favorable sectors.
The national median salary for Compensation and Benefits Managers is $173,472 per year ($83.40/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $132,122 and $223,392 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Compensation and Benefits Managers is $284,960 per year ($137.00/hr). The 75th percentile is $223,392 per year.
Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn approximately $96,096 per year ($46.20/hr). The 25th percentile is $132,122 per year.
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