Compensation and benefits managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$140,360
~$67/hr · ~$11,697/mo
US Jobs
21K
Little or no change
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
This occupation is primarily digital and data-driven, involving the analysis of wage trends, benefits structures, and regulatory compliance—tasks where AI excels. While the role requires high-level human judgment for vendor negotiations and strategic decision-making, AI can automate significant portions of the data analysis, reporting, and routine employee communication, leading to higher productivity and potential workforce consolidation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, ARBEST VALUE | $182,090 | Below avg (91.5) | $199,114 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $220,680 | Above avg (113.1) | $195,190 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $199,680 | Average (102.4) | $194,966 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $214,220 | Above avg (112.7) | $190,028 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $172,730 | Average (101.5) | $170,159 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $164,160 | Average (97.3) | $168,675 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $179,510 | Above avg (107.0) | $167,749 |
| Richmond, VA | $163,480 | Average (98.3) | $166,245 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $181,910 | Above avg (110.4) | $164,784 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $157,000 | Below avg (95.7) | $164,102 |
| Green Bay, WI | $151,230 | Below avg (92.2) | $164,033 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $183,770 | Above avg (112.6) | $163,141 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $171,300 | Above avg (109.5) | $156,377 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $163,790 | Above avg (105.8) | $154,858 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $151,050 | Average (98.3) | $153,700 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
0% (Little or no change)
Hourly Rate
~$67/hr
Monthly Income
~$11,697/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)