Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists earn a median $78,210 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
U.S. median
$78,210
$37.60 per hour
Range
$49,480 – $128,920
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
112,380
across the U.S.
▲1.5%
Pay trend: The median for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists in the U.S. rose from $77,020 (May 2024) to $78,210 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.9%.
What compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists do
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.0% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 9,000
Employment of compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is projected to grow 6.0% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 9,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$63,851
per year · effective tax rate 18.4%
$5,321Monthly
$2,660Twice a month
$2,456Every 2 weeks
$30.70Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,376
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,849
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,134
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$63,851
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,480 | $23.79 | $41,937 |
| 25th percentile | $60,890 | $29.27 | $51,105 |
| Median (50th) | $78,210 | $37.60 | $63,851 |
| 75th percentile | $100,400 | $48.27 | $79,461 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $128,920 | $61.98 | $99,383 |
Best cities for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $99,150 | $73,845 | $68,207 | 2,630 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $102,780 | $74,471 | $64,414 | 2,440 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $91,660 | $68,490 | $62,902 | 2,620 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $97,310 | $71,202 | $62,697 | 4,070 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $89,130 | $67,315 | $59,802 | 9,900 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $74,860 | $61,494 | $59,651 | 3,070 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $79,990 | $61,288 | $59,161 | 3,500 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $75,620 | $59,707 | $58,220 | 2,480 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $102,780
- Boston, MA — $99,150
- Los Angeles, CA — $97,310
- Washington, DC — $91,660
- New York, NY — $89,130
- Chicago, IL — $79,990
- Philadelphia, PA — $75,620
- Dallas, TX — $74,860
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $99,560 | +13.5% | $73,641 | $61,260 – $136,700 | 290 |
| Massachusetts | $95,890 | +2.6% | $71,714 | $63,230 – $161,120 | 3,390 |
| Colorado | $92,560 | +10.2% | $70,582 | $62,280 – $152,370 | 1,980 |
| California | $91,410 | +3.9% | $67,677 | $60,070 – $150,180 | 13,430 |
| District of Columbia | $86,710 | +2.7% | $65,429 | $60,560 – $127,930 | 650 |
| Washington | $86,630 | −5.6% | $69,774 | $60,750 – $135,810 | 3,350 |
| New Jersey | $85,040 | +1.5% | $65,429 | $56,820 – $136,080 | 3,150 |
| New Mexico | $83,540 | +2.9% | $64,838 | $55,240 – $153,750 | 340 |
| Oregon | $83,320 | +2.9% | $60,985 | $58,860 – $125,500 | 1,330 |
| New York | $83,200 | +1.5% | $63,465 | $58,740 – $131,110 | 11,470 |
| Connecticut | $83,100 | +5.1% | $64,295 | $50,750 – $133,460 | 1,140 |
| Virginia | $81,190 | +2.5% | $62,093 | $54,410 – $136,030 | 3,500 |
| New Hampshire | $80,810 | +2.5% | $65,680 | $61,010 – $116,150 | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $80,330 | +7.8% | $62,947 | $59,440 – $172,660 | 300 |
| Maryland | $79,700 | −1.6% | $61,477 | $51,820 – $117,940 | 1,650 |
| Michigan | $79,480 | +0.9% | $61,617 | $52,470 – $127,870 | 2,480 |
| Illinois | $79,300 | +6.1% | $60,837 | $55,190 – $128,720 | 4,410 |
| Alaska | $79,160 | +7.2% | $64,519 | $58,730 – $111,620 | 180 |
| Minnesota | $78,770 | −3.6% | $60,412 | $38,840 – $130,920 | — |
| Maine | $77,400 | +2.3% | $59,238 | $55,690 – $104,440 | 180 |
| Vermont | $76,030 | +5.7% | $59,759 | $57,520 – $97,240 | 170 |
| Ohio | $75,780 | +5.5% | $60,840 | $46,790 – $109,970 | 2,950 |
| Montana | $75,290 | +5.9% | $58,904 | $55,850 – $105,150 | 190 |
| Arizona | $74,930 | −3.6% | $59,879 | $44,000 – $114,400 | 2,230 |
| Texas | $74,800 | +1.7% | $61,452 | $49,570 – $121,790 | — |
| Missouri | $74,260 | +1.5% | $58,519 | $49,370 – $118,390 | 1,670 |
| Wisconsin | $72,130 | +4.6% | $57,131 | $52,810 – $103,500 | 1,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,640 | +7.4% | $56,357 | $46,400 – $120,830 | 4,910 |
| North Dakota | $70,480 | −11.1% | $58,298 | $50,010 – $103,620 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $69,990 | +13.0% | $58,068 | $47,560 – $112,320 | 2,150 |
| Wyoming | $69,090 | +4.9% | $57,435 | $64,330 – $69,090 | — |
| Indiana | $68,300 | −5.2% | $54,894 | $38,190 – $108,920 | 1,820 |
| Kansas | $67,990 | +3.5% | $53,667 | $50,240 – $111,100 | 640 |
| North Carolina | $67,970 | +6.9% | $54,444 | $47,590 – $127,490 | 3,930 |
| Nebraska | $67,410 | −8.3% | $54,065 | $43,770 – $109,670 | 460 |
| Iowa | $67,160 | +8.7% | $54,177 | $49,710 – $103,830 | 1,070 |
| Georgia | $66,690 | −6.1% | $52,908 | $42,030 – $122,130 | 4,780 |
| Florida | $65,020 | +2.7% | $54,424 | $42,990 – $109,480 | 6,610 |
| Kentucky | $64,690 | +4.0% | $52,012 | $40,730 – $94,370 | 670 |
| South Dakota | $64,630 | +2.8% | $54,110 | $48,330 – $91,390 | 630 |
| Oklahoma | $64,260 | +21.5% | $51,467 | $42,940 – $101,290 | 1,200 |
| Hawaii | $64,090 | +8.0% | $50,336 | $48,550 – $108,660 | 260 |
| Idaho | $63,680 | +1.0% | $51,080 | $43,710 – $103,730 | 500 |
| South Carolina | $63,450 | +3.8% | $50,512 | $41,580 – $104,860 | 1,160 |
| Louisiana | $62,700 | +9.5% | $51,065 | $39,350 – $98,980 | 1,050 |
| Arkansas | $61,280 | +11.8% | $49,241 | $40,830 – $106,780 | 490 |
| Alabama | $57,710 | +1.7% | $45,929 | $51,390 – $98,100 | 1,000 |
| Utah | $52,090 | −23.4% | $42,656 | $52,090 – $132,800 | — |
| Mississippi | $51,670 | −3.9% | $42,362 | $36,840 – $83,920 | 370 |
| West Virginia | $48,080 | −3.6% | $39,377 | $37,120 – $119,960 | 580 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists make?
The national median salary for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is $78,210 a year ($37.60 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,480 and the top 10% earn over $128,920. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists the most?
Delaware has the highest median pay at $99,560. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists are there in the U.S.?
About 112,380 people work as compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists nationwide.