Compensation and Benefits Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
SOC: 11-3111.00
Common Job Titles
Benefits ManagerCompensation DirectorCompensation ManagerCompensation and Benefits Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Compensation and Benefits Managers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
20,070
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $81,660 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $156,230 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Personnel and Human Resources4.3/5
- English Language4.1/5
- Administration and Management4.0/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
- Economics and Accounting3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareStructured query language SQLWorkday software
Technology Skills
!Trak-it Solutions !Trak-it HRADP EmployeaseADP HR/Benefits SolutionADP Workforce NowASL HR DirectorAdRelevanceAdobe DreamweaverAdobe PageMaker
Tools & Equipment
10-key calculatorsDesktop computersLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD video projectorsNotebook computersOptical disk drivesPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDA