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Compensation Benchmarking Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Compensation & Benefits Manager

Fairlawn, OH · Hybrid

$71K - $97K/yr

Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis to inform pay equity reviews, annual budget planning, and merit/bonus cycles * Maintain regulatory compliance with ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA ...

Conduct compensation analyses, including market benchmarking, internal equity, and pay-for-performance; maintain supporting models and reports * Prepare, validate, and reconcile data for proxy ...

Conduct compensation analyses, including market benchmarking, internal equity, and pay-for-performance; maintain supporting models and reports * Prepare, validate, and reconcile data for proxy ...

Salary Structure & Benchmarking * Assist in market benchmarking (Mercer) to maintain competitive ... Compensation Systems & Data Management * Maintain HRIS compensation modules (UKG, HRSoft ...

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Senior Manager, Compensation

Coppell, TX · On-site

$135K - $185K/yr

Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. * Support annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, and equity) including data validation ...

Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analyses to ensureinternal equity and external competitiveness. * Support annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, and equity) includingdata validation ...

Senior Compensation Analyst

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

$84K - $110K/yr

Job evaluation & benchmarking - Own job pricing, market analysis, and survey participation. * Compensation analytics - Interpret data, identify trends, and guide pay decisions. * Structure management ...

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How much do compensation benchmarking jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 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?

AspectCompensation BenchmarkingCompensation Analyst
Primary FocusComparing industry salary data across roles and regionsAnalyzing internal compensation data and making recommendations
ResponsibilitiesGathering market data, identifying trends, setting pay structuresData analysis, report creation, policy development
Required SkillsResearch, data collection, industry knowledgeData 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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Infographic showing various Compensation Benchmarking job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,191 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Compensation Analyst (USI6) (1589)

VSE Corporation

Miramar, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

SUMMARY: The Compensation Analyst will support and help manage the day-to-day administration, analysis, and optimization of our compensation programs. This role is ideal for a professional with a few years of HR or total rewards experience who is ready to take more ownership, work cross-functionally, and provide input into improving processes and strategies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Compensation:
  • Support the design and maintenance of salary structures and compensation frameworks.
  • 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.
  • Review and update job descriptions and collaborate with managers on job leveling and salary recommendations.

Data & Reporting:
  • Generate regular and ad hoc reports for compensation trends and cost analysis.
  • Analyze internal pay equity and help identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Use data to support HR decision-making and leadership presentations.
  • Maintain data integrity across compensation systems and reporting tools

Collaboration & Communication:
  • Partner with HR team members to support initiatives like performance reviews, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
  • Partner in the development and communications delivery to educate employees on compensation topics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field
    • OR an additional 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • 4 years of experience in compensation, benefits, HR operations, or total rewards.
  • Strong analytical and Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, lookup, basic modeling).
  • Familiarity with salary benchmarking tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer, PayScale).
  • Knowledge of relevant employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Proactive, curious, and eager to take ownership of processes and projects.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
  • Experience using HRIS (e.g., Paycom, Dayforce, Workday, ADP, BambooHR, UKG).
  • Progress toward professional certifications such as CCP, CBP, CEBS, or SHRM-CP is a plus.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.

OTHER:
  • The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.

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