Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$140,360
↑ 52.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Compensation and Benefits Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Compensation and Benefits Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 52.1% since 2011 ($92,290 → $140,360)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $140,360
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,360 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $136,380 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $131,280 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $127,530 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $125,130 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | $122,270 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | $121,010 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $119,120 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $116,240 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | $111,430 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | $108,070 | +6.5% |
| 2013 | $101,490 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | $95,250 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | $92,290 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.