Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Abilene, TX make a median of $60,570 a year, or about $29.12 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $89K for experienced workers.
So what does $61K get you in Abilene?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Abilene’s Regional Price Parity (90.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists
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What this looks like in Abilene
Pay for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists in Abilene runs about 23% below the U.S. median of $78K. Rent runs $1,276/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 30.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.4 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists in metros near Abilene, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $69K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $75K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $75K | , |
| El Paso | $61K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Abilene, TX
Entry-level compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $89K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $100K | +27% | 290 |
| Massachusetts | $96K | +23% | 3,390 |
| Colorado | $93K | +18% | 1,980 |
| California | $91K | +17% | 13,430 |
| District of Columbia | $87K | +11% | 650 |
| Washington | $87K | +11% | 3,350 |
| New Jersey | $85K | +9% | 3,150 |
| New Mexico | $84K | +7% | 340 |
| Oregon | $83K | +7% | 1,330 |
| New York | $83K | +6% | 11,470 |
| Connecticut | $83K | +6% | 1,140 |
| Virginia | $81K | +4% | 3,500 |
| New Hampshire | $81K | +3% | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $80K | +3% | 300 |
| Maryland | $80K | +2% | 1,650 |
| Michigan | $79K | +2% | 2,480 |
| Illinois | $79K | +1% | 4,410 |
| Alaska | $79K | +1% | 180 |
| Minnesota | $79K | +1% | N/A |
| Maine | $77K | -1% | 180 |
| Vermont | $76K | -3% | 170 |
| Ohio | $76K | -3% | 2,950 |
| Montana | $75K | -4% | 190 |
| Arizona | $75K | -4% | 2,230 |
| Texas | $75K | -4% | N/A |
| Missouri | $74K | -5% | 1,670 |
| Wisconsin | $72K | -8% | 1,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $71K | -10% | 4,910 |
| North Dakota | $70K | -10% | 100 |
| Tennessee | $70K | -11% | 2,150 |
| Wyoming | $69K | -12% | N/A |
| Indiana | $68K | -13% | 1,820 |
| Kansas | $68K | -13% | 640 |
| North Carolina | $68K | -13% | 3,930 |
| Nebraska | $67K | -14% | 460 |
| Iowa | $67K | -14% | 1,070 |
| Georgia | $67K | -15% | 4,780 |
| Florida | $65K | -17% | 6,610 |
| Kentucky | $65K | -17% | 670 |
| South Dakota | $65K | -17% | 630 |
| Oklahoma | $64K | -18% | 1,200 |
| Hawaii | $64K | -18% | 260 |
| Idaho | $64K | -19% | 500 |
| South Carolina | $63K | -19% | 1,160 |
| Louisiana | $63K | -20% | 1,050 |
| Arkansas | $61K | -22% | 490 |
| Alabama | $58K | -26% | 1,000 |
| Utah | $52K | -33% | N/A |
| Mississippi | $52K | -34% | 370 |
| West Virginia | $48K | -39% | 580 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Abilene?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $61K, rent takes 30.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,276/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,300/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists in Abilene?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists typically earn — is $43K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,587/month. At HUD’s $1,276/month FMR, rent would take 49% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialist a high-paying job in Abilene?
Local pay runs 23% below the national median — $61K here vs. $78K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Abilene compare to the national average for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists?
Abilene pays $61K median vs. the U.S. average of $78K — that’s -23%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $67K — below the national median.
How much do compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists make in Abilene, TX?
The median is $60,570 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,120, and experienced compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists can clear $88,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Abilene?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,226/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,276/month, which eats 30.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists salary go in Abilene?
Abilene has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists salary is worth about $67,002 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.