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Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

Median salary

$140,360

Typical range

$82k – $253k

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Compensation and Benefits Managers Intern

    Internship

    $40,830

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Compensation and Benefits Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $81,660

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Compensation and Benefits Managers

    Established

    $140,360

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Compensation and Benefits Managers

    Senior

    $196,504

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Key skills

A typical day

  • Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
  • Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
  • Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.
  • Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.

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