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

MetricU.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