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Conducting market pricing and compensation benchmarking, evaluating salary structures and market competitiveness, analyzing internal and pay equity, supporting salary planning and special ...

Director, Total Rewards

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Compensation • Design, implement, and evolve compensation frameworks, including job architecture, market benchmarking, salary structures, incentive programs ...

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Lead compensation benchmarking, salary structures, market analysis, job evaluations, pay equity, and annual compensation planning. * Manage self-funded health and welfare programs, including vendor ...

Oversee market benchmarking, salary survey participation, and compensation analytics to ensure competitive, equitable, and fiscally responsible pay programs. Direct the job evaluation and position ...

Knowledge of compensation principles including market benchmarking, salary administration, pay structures, and internal equity analysis. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy ...

WI · On-site

$180 - $250/hr

Oversee market benchmarking and compensation analysis * Maintain compensation frameworks, salary structures and job architecture * Develop reward analytics and insights for decision making, workforce ...

Compensation & Benefits Manager

Newport, RI · On-site

$79K - $108K/yr

Background in compensation benchmarking, salary structure development, and incentive plan administration. * Hands-on experience with benefits analysis, benefits coordination, and vendor relationship ...

NY · On-site

$111 - $153/hr

Experience with specific benchmarking techniques such as ZBB is preferred, but not a requirement ... In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and ...

NY · On-site

$111 - $153/hr

Experience with specific benchmarking techniques such as ZBB is preferred, but not a requirement ... In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and ...

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How much do benchmarking salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for benchmarking salary in the United States is $80,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Benchmarking Salary vs Compensation Analyst?

AspectBenchmarking SalaryCompensation Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in HR, finance, or related fieldRequires a bachelor's degree, often with certifications like CCP or CBP
Work EnvironmentOften involves market research, data analysis, and industry benchmarkingFocuses on designing, analyzing, and administering compensation programs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries for salary comparisonsPrimarily employed in HR departments within corporations and consulting firms
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare salary benchmarks for industry standardsIndividuals compare roles related to salary analysis and compensation planning

Benchmarking Salary and Compensation Analyst roles both involve salary data analysis, but Benchmarking Salary focuses on industry-wide salary comparisons, while Compensation Analysts develop and manage compensation programs within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Benchmarking Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,386 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Compensation Analyst

Livingston, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Compensation Analyst

POSITION OBJECTIVE 

Provide compensation analysis and consultation in support of the Company's enterprise-wide compensation and Total Rewards programs. Analyze compensation, market, job, and workforce information; interpret findings; identify material compensation and classification issues; evaluate alternatives; and develop recommendations for management consideration.

Conducting market pricing and compensation benchmarking, evaluating salary structures and market competitiveness, analyzing internal and pay equity, supporting salary planning and special compensation decisions, and reviewing positions for potential FLSA classification concerns.

Serve as a compensation resource to HR and management by providing analytical guidance, interpreting compensation information and established programs, recommending appropriate courses of action within established policies and objectives, and escalating significant policy, compliance, or business matters requiring higher-level review. Support compensation governance, Total Cash Compensation and incentive studies, workforce and labor-cost analysis, compensation policy development, and strategic Total Rewards initiatives.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 

Compensation Analysis and Market Benchmarking

Conduct market pricing, compensation benchmarking, and            competitive pay analyses to evaluate the Company's compensation practices relative to applicable labor markets.

Salary Structure and Compensation Administration

Support the administration and maintenance of salary structures, job-related compensation data, and compensation programs to promote consistent and market-competitive pay practices.

Salary Planning and Compensation Reviews

Support annual salary planning, promotion analyses, special compensation reviews, and related compensation recommendations through accurate and timely analysis.

Pay Equity and Internal Equity Analysis

Perform and support pay equity, internal equity, and other compensation analyses to identify compensation trends, inconsistencies, and areas requiring additional review.

FLSA Classification Review and Documentation

Support FLSA classification reviews by gathering and evaluating job duties, job descriptions, organizational information, and compensation data. Identify potential classification questions, maintain review documentation, and escalate concerns to HR management and other appropriate resources.

Compensation Surveys and Market Data

Coordinate participation in compensation and benefits surveys and support the collection, validation, submission, and analysis of survey and market data.

Workforce and Labor-Cost Analysis

Prepare compensation, workforce, and labor-cost analyses to provide reliable information supporting HR, management, and executive decision-making.

Compensation Governance and Total Rewards Support

Support compensation governance, incentive reviews, Total Cash Compensation studies, compensation policy development, Total Rewards initiatives, and other strategic HR projects.

EDUCATION 

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Previous Experience Required -

  • Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including significant experience in compensation, Total Rewards, or a closely related HR function.
  • Experience should include compensation analysis, market pricing and benchmarking, salary administration, job analysis, and interpretation of compensation and workforce data.
  • Experience evaluating complex compensation matters and developing recommendations for management is required. 
  • Experience with FLSA classification analysis, salary structures, pay equity/internal equity analysis, incentive compensation, and compensation surveys is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills Required - 

  • Advanced knowledge of compensation principles and practices, including market pricing, benchmarking, salary structures, salary administration, and Total Rewards.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex compensation and workforce data, interpret findings, evaluate alternatives, and develop recommendations for management.
  • Knowledge of FLSA classification principles and experience evaluating job duties, job descriptions, organizational relationships, and other relevant information to identify potential exempt/nonexempt classification issues.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills, including experience analyzing large data sets using formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and other analytical tools.
  • Power BI, Dayforce and HRIS system experience.