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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in U.S.

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in U.S. make a median of $77,020 a year, or about $37.03 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $129K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$77K
Median annual
$37.03/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$129K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $77K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,214/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home27.1% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$77,020/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,802/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $48,300, 25th percentile $59,700, median $77,020, 75th percentile $99,210, 90th percentile $128,830. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$60KMedian$77K75th$99K90th$129K
Bar chart showing Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $48,300, 25th percentile $59,700, median $77,020, 75th percentile $99,210, 90th percentile $128,830. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $77K.Top earners bring in $129K or more - a $81K spread from bottom to top.

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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Massachusetts$93K+21%3,100
Washington$92K+19%3,250
California$88K+14%13,640
Delaware$88K+14%330
District of Columbia$84K+10%620
New Jersey$84K+9%3,150
New York$82K+6%9,280
Minnesota$82K+6%1,590
New Mexico$81K+5%340
Maryland$81K+5%1,710
Oregon$81K+5%1,140
Virginia$79K+3%3,310
North Dakota$79K+3%90
Connecticut$79K+3%1,010
New Hampshire$79K+2%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists make in U.S.?

The median is $77,020 a year - that works out to about $37.03 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,300, and experienced compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists can clear $128,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $77K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,214/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 27.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists salary go in U.S.?

U.S. 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 $77,020 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.

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