SOC 131141

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

National Median

$77,020

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$77,020

Entry Level (10th pct)

$48,300

Experienced (90th pct)

$128,830

Total Employed

102,370

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$48,300 - $59,700
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$59,700 - $99,210
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$99,210 - $128,830

Highest Paying Locations for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$131,680

+71.0% vs national

Rochester, MN

$105,140

+36.5% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$103,640

+34.6% vs national

Boulder, CO

$99,730

+29.5% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$96,460

+25.2% vs national

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$131,680	880
Rochester, MN	$105,140	50
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$103,640	2,630
Boulder, CO	$99,730	110
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$96,460	2,220
Massachusetts	$93,450	3,100
Napa, CA	$92,300	30
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$92,180	2,190
Washington	$91,740	3,250
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$88,920	3,590
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$88,390	8,420
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$88,320	2,350
California	$87,940	13,640
Delaware	$87,710	330
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$85,360	1,540
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$85,290	1,250
Bellingham, WA	$85,250	40
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$85,100	890
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$84,800	50
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$84,700	90
District of Columbia	$84,460	620
Salem, OR	$84,350	160
Colorado	$84,010	1,730
New Jersey	$83,770	3,150
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$83,370	830
Duluth, MN-WI	$83,310	70
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$83,200	130
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$83,050	1,190
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$82,980	50
Worcester, MA	$82,820	200
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$82,670	40
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$82,630	30
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$82,430	50
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$82,160	220
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$82,150	1,390
New York	$81,960	9,280
Ann Arbor, MI	$81,880	90
Minnesota	$81,670	1,590
New Mexico	$81,190	340
Maryland	$81,020	1,710
Oregon	$80,990	1,140
Portland-South Portland, ME	$80,450	110
Greeley, CO	$80,280	40
Salinas, CA	$80,000	120
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$79,990	50
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$79,970	30
Vallejo, CA	$79,830	90
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$79,550	N/A
Ithaca, NY	$79,500	50
Richmond, VA	$79,450	730

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists?

The national median annual salary for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists is $77,020, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialistss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $131,680.

How much can an experienced Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists make?

Top-earning Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialistss (90th percentile) make $128,830 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.