The average salary for a compensation and benefits manager in California is around $139,770 per year.
Avg Salary
Compensation and benefits managers earn an average yearly salary of $139,770.
Wages typically start from $80,820.
101% above national average Updated in 2018
Compensation and benefits manager earnings by seniority
75th percentile
Senior-level compensation and benefits manager earnings begin at:
$89.02 per hour
$185,160 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level compensation and benefits manager earnings begin at:
$67.20 per hour
$139,770 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level compensation and benefits manager earnings begin at:
$50.69 per hour
$105,430 per year
10th percentile
Starting level compensation and benefits manager earnings begin at:
$38.86 per hour
$80,820 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Compensation and benefits manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | $99,990 |
| South Carolina | $99,900 |
| Maine | $97,490 |
| Tennessee | $96,830 |
| Arizona | $96,290 |
| Kentucky | $95,820 |
| Iowa | $94,870 |
| Hawaii | $93,320 |
| Utah | $93,260 |
| Oklahoma | $93,030 |
| Arkansas | $87,440 |
| Alaska | $84,020 |
| Idaho | $79,170 |
| Puerto Rico | $78,060 |
| Mississippi | $77,640 |
| Louisiana | $77,070 |
| Delaware | $169,100 |
| New Jersey | $160,140 |
| Colorado | $152,150 |
| New York | $146,700 |
| Connecticut | $145,630 |
| Rhode Island | $140,780 |
| California | $139,770 |
| Maryland | $137,330 |
| Virginia | $134,580 |
| Washington | $134,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $131,690 |
| District of Columbia | $129,960 |
| Minnesota | $129,240 |
| Illinois | $121,376 |
| Missouri | $119,560 |
| Ohio | $118,760 |
| Michigan | $118,200 |
| Georgia | $118,000 |
| Massachusetts | $117,930 |
| New Hampshire | $114,280 |
| Texas | $111,910 |
| Wisconsin | $110,690 |
| North Carolina | $109,040 |
| Florida | $106,590 |
| Oregon | $106,430 |
| Nevada | $105,770 |
| Indiana | $103,840 |
| Kansas | $102,910 |
| Nebraska | $102,870 |
| Alabama | $100,790 |
| New Mexico | $100,790 |
How do compensation and benefits manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Compensation and benefits managers earn 7% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than sustainability officers but more than compliance managers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sustainability officer salary | $228K |
| Marketing manager salary | $156K |
| Natural sciences manager salary | $150K |
| Bank branch manager salary | $139K |
| Financial manager salary | $139K |
| Compensation and benefits manager salary | $140K |
| Sales manager salary | $116K |
| Investment fund manager salary | $129K |
| Supply chain manager salary | $129K |
| Compliance manager salary | $129K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)