Your focus will include areas such as job evaluation, survey participation, compensation benchmarking, job change analyses, and year-end compensation. You will also help improve our compensation ...
Your focus will include areas such as job evaluation, survey participation, compensation benchmarking, job change analyses, and year-end compensation. You will also help improve our compensation ...
Your focus will include areas such as job evaluation, survey participation, compensation benchmarking, job change analyses, and year-end compensation. You will also help improve our compensation ...
Your focus will include areas such as job evaluation, survey participation, compensation benchmarking, job change analyses, and year-end compensation. You will also help improve our compensation ...
Your focus will include areas such as job evaluation, survey participation, compensation benchmarking, job change analyses, and year-end compensation. You will also help improve our compensation ...
Your focus will include areas such as job evaluation, survey participation, compensation benchmarking, job change analyses, and year-end compensation. You will also help improve our compensation ...
Sr. Compensation Analyst - Tysons, VA
Tysons, VA · On-site
$83K - $109K/yr
Automate aspects of benchmarking, pay analysis, and reporting * Build dashboards and tools to support real-time compensation insights for leadership Market Benchmarking Across Industries * Conduct ...
Sr. Compensation Analyst - Tysons, VA
Tysons, VA · On-site
$83K - $109K/yr
Automate aspects of benchmarking, pay analysis, and reporting * Build dashboards and tools to support real-time compensation insights for leadership Market Benchmarking Across Industries * Conduct ...
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$60 - $65/hr
... benchmarking efforts. • Maintain accurate employee compensation and benefits data within the HRIS and ensure records remain current and reliable. • Prepare regular and ad hoc reports related to ...
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Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$60 - $65/hr
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Total Rewards Analyst (Compensation & Analytics)
San Diego, CA · On-site
$52 - $61/hr
Participate in and lead compensation benchmarking efforts , including survey submissions and market analysis * Maintain and enhance salary ranges, job architecture, and leveling frameworks * Partner ...
Total Rewards Analyst (Compensation & Analytics)
San Diego, CA · On-site
$52 - $61/hr
Participate in and lead compensation benchmarking efforts , including survey submissions and market analysis * Maintain and enhance salary ranges, job architecture, and leveling frameworks * Partner ...
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Total Rewards Analyst (Compensation & Analytics)
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$55 - $60/hr
Participate in and lead compensation benchmarking efforts , including survey submissions and market analysis * Maintain and enhance salary ranges, job architecture, and leveling frameworks * Partner ...
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Total Rewards Analyst (Compensation & Analytics)
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$55 - $60/hr
Participate in and lead compensation benchmarking efforts , including survey submissions and market analysis * Maintain and enhance salary ranges, job architecture, and leveling frameworks * Partner ...
Sr. Compensation Analyst
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a solid background in compensation benchmarking and survey analysis. Responsibilities: • Analyze compensation data to assess ...
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Sr. Compensation Analyst
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a solid background in compensation benchmarking and survey analysis. Responsibilities: • Analyze compensation data to assess ...
Create benchmarking experiences that help customers match roles, understand market pay, and make informed compensation decisions. * Connect compensation workflows to core HRIS data and lifecycle ...
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Create benchmarking experiences that help customers match roles, understand market pay, and make informed compensation decisions. * Connect compensation workflows to core HRIS data and lifecycle ...
Compensation & Total Rewards Lead
Boston, MA · On-site +1
$59/hr
Conduct comprehensive compensation benchmarking across actuarial consulting markets (Life, P&C, and Health) * Identify relevant peer groups and leverage internal/external survey data to assess ...
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Compensation & Total Rewards Lead
Boston, MA · On-site +1
$59/hr
Conduct comprehensive compensation benchmarking across actuarial consulting markets (Life, P&C, and Health) * Identify relevant peer groups and leverage internal/external survey data to assess ...
Compensation & Total Rewards Lead
Boston, MA · On-site +1
$59/hr
Conduct comprehensive compensation benchmarking across actuarial consulting markets (Life, P&C, and Health) * Identify relevant peer groups and leverage internal/external survey data to assess ...
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Compensation & Total Rewards Lead
Boston, MA · On-site +1
$59/hr
Conduct comprehensive compensation benchmarking across actuarial consulting markets (Life, P&C, and Health) * Identify relevant peer groups and leverage internal/external survey data to assess ...
Design compensation benchmarking structures including salary grading * Create process and workflows for all activities related to compensation, payroll, employment data transfer, internal mobility ...
Design compensation benchmarking structures including salary grading * Create process and workflows for all activities related to compensation, payroll, employment data transfer, internal mobility ...
Design compensation benchmarking structures including salary grading * Create process and workflows for all activities related to compensation, payroll, employment data transfer, internal mobility ...
Design compensation benchmarking structures including salary grading * Create process and workflows for all activities related to compensation, payroll, employment data transfer, internal mobility ...
Compensation Consultant
Tampa, FL · On-site +1
Conduct market benchmarking analyses utilizing a variety of compensation surveys and market data sources. * Coordinate within internal project teams to evaluate job roles and career paths, develop ...
Compensation Consultant
Tampa, FL · On-site +1
Conduct market benchmarking analyses utilizing a variety of compensation surveys and market data sources. * Coordinate within internal project teams to evaluate job roles and career paths, develop ...
Compensation Consultant
Tampa, FL · On-site
Conduct market benchmarking analyses utilizing a variety of compensation surveys and market data sources. * Coordinate within internal project teams to evaluate job roles and career paths, develop ...
Compensation Consultant
Tampa, FL · On-site
Conduct market benchmarking analyses utilizing a variety of compensation surveys and market data sources. * Coordinate within internal project teams to evaluate job roles and career paths, develop ...
Lead and review market pricing, internal equity, and benchmarking analyses to ensure pay ... CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred. * 7+ years of progressive ...
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Lead and review market pricing, internal equity, and benchmarking analyses to ensure pay ... CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred. * 7+ years of progressive ...
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Director of Compensation and Benefits
$140K - $160K/yr
Conduct regular market benchmarking, salary surveys, and competitive analysis to maintain market ... Lead the annual compensation review cycle * Drive employee recognition and rewards initiatives that ...
Director of Compensation and Benefits
$140K - $160K/yr
Conduct regular market benchmarking, salary surveys, and competitive analysis to maintain market ... Lead the annual compensation review cycle * Drive employee recognition and rewards initiatives that ...
Senior Compensation Analyst
Mckinney, TX · Hybrid
$77K - $100K/yr
Conduct and analyze annual compensation benchmarking studies to maintain SRS's competitive pay structure and ensure market alignment, leveraging industry data and insights. * Evaluate and refine ...
Senior Compensation Analyst
Mckinney, TX · Hybrid
$77K - $100K/yr
Conduct and analyze annual compensation benchmarking studies to maintain SRS's competitive pay structure and ensure market alignment, leveraging industry data and insights. * Evaluate and refine ...
Senior Compensation Analyst
Mckinney, TX · Hybrid
$77K - $100K/yr
Conduct and analyze annual compensation benchmarking studies to maintain SRS's competitive pay structure and ensure market alignment, leveraging industry data and insights. * Evaluate and refine ...
Senior Compensation Analyst
Mckinney, TX · Hybrid
$77K - $100K/yr
Conduct and analyze annual compensation benchmarking studies to maintain SRS's competitive pay structure and ensure market alignment, leveraging industry data and insights. * Evaluate and refine ...
Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis using salary surveys and other tools. * Support annual merit, bonus, and promotion cycles with data gathering, analysis, and documentation.
Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis using salary surveys and other tools. * Support annual merit, bonus, and promotion cycles with data gathering, analysis, and documentation.
Compensation Benchmarking information
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$33K - $40.3K
2% of jobs
$40.3K - $47.5K
12% of jobs
$47.5K - $54.8K
10% of jobs
$56.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$54.8K - $62.1K
7% of jobs
$62.1K - $69.4K
13% of jobs
The median wage is $71.7K / yr.
$69.4K - $76.6K
20% of jobs
$82.1K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$76.6K - $83.9K
15% of jobs
$83.9K - $91.2K
10% of jobs
$91.2K - $98.5K
5% of jobs
$98.5K - $105.7K
3% of jobs
$105.7K - $113K
3% of jobs
$33K
$73.2K
$113K
How much do compensation benchmarking jobs pay per year?
As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for compensation benchmarking in the United States is $73,191.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Compensation Benchmarking vs Compensation Analyst?
| Aspect | Compensation Benchmarking | Compensation Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Comparing industry salary data across roles and regions | Analyzing internal compensation data and making recommendations |
| Responsibilities | Gathering market data, identifying trends, setting pay structures | Data analysis, report creation, policy development |
| Required Skills | Research, data collection, industry knowledge | Data analysis, Excel, HR systems |
Compensation Benchmarking involves gathering and comparing salary data across industries to inform pay strategies, while Compensation Analysts focus on analyzing internal data to develop compensation policies. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but benchmarking emphasizes external market research, whereas analysts work primarily with internal data.
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Job description
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Join Vanguard's Total Rewards team as a Compensation Analyst. In this role, you will support a wide array of compensation processes and projects. You will partner with our team of Compensation Consultants to evaluate roles, conduct compensation analyses, and provide guidance to business leaders. Your focus will include areas such as job evaluation, survey participation, compensation benchmarking, job change analyses, and year-end compensation. You will also help improve our compensation practices, guidelines, and procedures.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. You should be comfortable analyzing large datasets to find key insights and trends. Familiarity with job evaluations, salary structures, and market benchmarking is preferred. Experience with Workday is a plus, as you will support various compensation processes within the platform. Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work and customer service are important for success in this role.
Core Responsibilities
1. Conducts job family design, job evaluations, salary increase reviews and benchmark reviews to ensure crew pay is internally equitable and externally competitive.
2. Manages and contributes to a work stream for strategic initiatives that span across base pay, sales and incentives, executive compensation and Vanguard's overall compensation philosophy. Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies and procedures and recommends plan revisions to compete with market trends.
3. Conducts compensation benchmarking exercises and manages surveys to support competitive analysis of compensation programs. Performs trend analysis and industry best practices research to support enterprise decision making. Conducts and participates in compensation surveys.
4. Assists with compiling and preparing reports for the purpose of providing written support and conveying information to senior management.
5. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Join Vanguard's Total Rewards team as a Compensation Analyst. In this role, you will support a wide array of compensation processes and projects. You will partner with our team of Compensation Consultants to evaluate roles, conduct compensation analyses, and provide guidance to business leaders. Your focus will include areas such as job evaluation, survey participation, compensation benchmarking, job change analyses, and year-end compensation. You will also help improve our compensation practices, guidelines, and procedures.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. You should be comfortable analyzing large datasets to find key insights and trends. Familiarity with job evaluations, salary structures, and market benchmarking is preferred. Experience with Workday is a plus, as you will support various compensation processes within the platform. Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work and customer service are important for success in this role.
Core Responsibilities
1. Conducts job family design, job evaluations, salary increase reviews and benchmark reviews to ensure crew pay is internally equitable and externally competitive.
2. Manages and contributes to a work stream for strategic initiatives that span across base pay, sales and incentives, executive compensation and Vanguard's overall compensation philosophy. Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies and procedures and recommends plan revisions to compete with market trends.
3. Conducts compensation benchmarking exercises and manages surveys to support competitive analysis of compensation programs. Performs trend analysis and industry best practices research to support enterprise decision making. Conducts and participates in compensation surveys.
4. Assists with compiling and preparing reports for the purpose of providing written support and conveying information to senior management.
5. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Three years related work experience.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.