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Compensation and Benefits Managers is a notable career in the 11 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Compensation and Benefits Managers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 11-3111 |
| title | Compensation and Benefits Managers |
| onet code | 11-3111.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 11 |
| tot emp | 20,070 |
| a mean | 156,230 |
| a median | 140,360 |
| a pct10 | 81,660 |
| a pct25 | 105,210 |
| a pct75 | 190,890 |
| a pct90 | N/A |
| h mean | 75 |
| h median | 67 |
The day-to-day work of a compensation and benefits managers typically centers on direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Writing. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.83 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working compensation and benefits managers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (76.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $206,320 and lowest in Mississippi at $89,830 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (Washington, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York) average $186,084. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $206,320 | $211,930 | $117,930 | — | 510 |
| Rhode Island | $183,140 | $191,450 | $112,220 | — | 40 |
| New Jersey | $182,660 | $190,280 | $120,760 | — | 810 |
| Massachusetts | $181,910 | $190,710 | $104,140 | — | 670 |
| New York | $176,390 | $191,790 | $109,990 | — | 1,760 |
| Virginia | $171,300 | $184,420 | $99,880 | — | 480 |
| District of Columbia | $160,800 | $167,300 | $110,370 | $217,230 | 150 |
| California | $160,740 | $176,290 | $97,020 | — | 2,840 |
| Colorado | $159,570 | $170,350 | $116,090 | $235,830 | 220 |
| Connecticut | $147,070 | $181,240 | $95,140 | — | 330 |
| Oregon | $145,630 | $152,440 | $89,050 | $220,080 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $143,990 | $151,460 | $90,370 | $218,350 | 310 |
| Maryland | $143,910 | $153,470 | $88,760 | $225,170 | 370 |
| Maine | $143,090 | $147,790 | $95,370 | $186,750 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $142,360 | $161,900 | $96,840 | — | 450 |
| Georgia | $141,200 | $151,440 | $83,470 | $222,500 | 870 |
| Michigan | $139,670 | $161,150 | $98,040 | — | 470 |
| Texas | $136,610 | $147,660 | $82,520 | $223,180 | 1,950 |
| Utah | $132,920 | $134,050 | $64,030 | $222,480 | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $132,240 | $147,140 | $91,580 | $222,680 | 60 |
| Ohio | $128,460 | $139,100 | $80,290 | $208,370 | 410 |
| Illinois | $127,530 | $142,010 | $78,480 | $209,510 | 520 |
| Pennsylvania | $125,790 | $137,790 | $67,200 | $222,120 | 710 |
| North Carolina | $125,650 | $137,820 | $61,360 | $233,640 | 750 |
| Tennessee | $122,490 | $133,390 | $75,020 | $221,460 | 480 |
| Alaska | $119,380 | $114,280 | $67,270 | $147,610 | 50 |
| Florida | $114,030 | $125,240 | $61,380 | $201,550 | 1,480 |
| Alabama | $110,450 | $119,030 | $80,920 | $179,940 | 110 |
| Indiana | $110,300 | $118,430 | $78,420 | $169,720 | 140 |
| Nebraska | $109,950 | $118,040 | $82,000 | $165,650 | 160 |
| Kansas | $108,790 | $119,790 | $82,420 | $177,690 | 80 |
| Idaho | $108,600 | $120,070 | $83,080 | $193,480 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $108,100 | $138,760 | $62,290 | — | 110 |
| Iowa | $106,500 | $122,520 | $66,210 | $195,530 | 130 |
| New Mexico | $104,840 | $134,810 | $90,600 | $225,730 | 50 |
| Arkansas | $102,370 | $134,910 | $54,530 | — | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $99,310 | $110,510 | $68,380 | $169,550 | 110 |
| Missouri | $97,530 | $116,620 | $65,870 | $204,960 | 270 |
| Hawaii | $95,260 | $107,560 | $71,670 | $158,590 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $94,990 | $107,170 | $70,020 | $164,060 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $93,890 | $108,070 | $55,460 | $189,990 | 250 |
| Louisiana | $92,710 | $99,910 | $65,000 | $143,670 | 220 |
| Mississippi | $89,830 | $105,280 | $55,540 | $166,670 | 60 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for compensation and benefits managers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Benefits Admin (Benefits Administrator) or Benefits Advisor frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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