Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists in the U.S. is $78,210 ($37.60 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $78,210
- Mean annual wage
- $84,330
- Median hourly wage
- $37.60
- Employment
- 112,380
112,380 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,480 | $23.79 |
| 25th percentile | $60,890 | $29.28 |
| Median (50th) | $78,210 | $37.60 |
| 75th percentile | $100,400 | $48.27 |
| 90th percentile | $128,920 | $61.98 |
Highest-paying states for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $99,560 | 290 |
| Massachusetts | $95,890 | 3,390 |
| Colorado | $92,560 | 1,980 |
| California | $91,410 | 13,430 |
| District of Columbia | $86,710 | 650 |
| Washington | $86,630 | 3,350 |
| New Jersey | $85,040 | 3,150 |
| New Mexico | $83,540 | 340 |
| Oregon | $83,320 | 1,330 |
| New York | $83,200 | 11,470 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $48,080 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $51,670 median annual wage
- Utah: $52,090 median annual wage
- Alabama: $57,710 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $61,280 median annual wage
About this occupation
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Typical tasks
- Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.
- Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate personnel and labor relations programs, including performance appraisal, affirmative action, and employment equity programs.
- Observe, interview, and survey employees and conduct focus group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
- Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
- Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints.
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 8.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.2% |
| Associate's degree | 10.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 43.2% |
| Master's degree | 13.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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