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Compensation Planner Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Compensation Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

In this role, you will contribute to compensation planning and analysis that supports fair, competitive, and data-informed pay practices across the organization. This position offers the opportunity ...

Compensation Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Partner with HR and department leaders to support new positions, reclassifications, reorganizations, promotions, and workforce planning initiatives. * Conduct compensation benchmarking using market ...

Director, Compensation (Req# 1359)

Herndon, VA · On-site

$165 - $175/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage the annual compensation planning process and partner with HR leaders and senior management to support incentive programs that align with the company's philosophies and business goals.

Compensation & Incentives Lead

Tysons, VA · On-site

$126K - $172K/yr

Lead enterprise compensation planning, including annual salary planning, market pricing, job architecture alignment, and pay governance. * Develop scalable compensation solutions/frameworks that ...

Compensation & Incentives Lead

Tysons, VA

$126K - $172K/yr

Lead enterprise compensation planning, including annual salary planning, market pricing, job architecture alignment, and pay governance. * Develop scalable compensation solutions/frameworks that ...

Compensation & Incentives Lead

Tysons, VA · On-site

$126K - $172K/yr

Lead enterprise compensation planning, including annual salary planning, market pricing, job architecture alignment, and pay governance. * Develop scalable compensation solutions/frameworks that ...

Strengthen our compensation programs by ensuring timely and accurate compensation planning, market data analysis, and survey submissions, helping maintain Freddie Mac's competitive position in the ...

Senior Compensation Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$93K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group. * Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning. Market ...

Strengthen our compensation programs by ensuring timely and accurate compensation planning, market data analysis, and survey submissions, helping maintain Freddie Mac's competitive position in the ...

Senior Compensation Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$93K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group. * Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning. Market ...

Senior Compensation Analyst

Herndon, VA · On-site

$93K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group. * Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning. Market ...

Senior Compensation Analyst

Germantown, MD · On-site

$93K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group. * Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning. Market ...

Senior Compensation Analyst

Herndon, VA · On-site

$93K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group. * Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning. Market ...

Senior Compensation Analyst

Germantown, MD · On-site

$93K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group. * Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning. Market ...

Senior Compensation Analyst

Germantown, MD · On-site

$93K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead the annual compensation planning cycle for assigned business group. * Serve as an advisor for compensation-related decisions that impact hiring, retention, and workforce planning. Market ...

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Compensation Planner information

What is the difference between Compensation Planner vs Compensation Analyst?

AspectCompensation PlannerCompensation Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; certifications like CCPBachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related; certifications like CCP or CBP
Work EnvironmentHR departments, corporate offices, consulting firmsHR teams, corporate offices, consulting firms
Employer & IndustryCorporations, government agencies, consulting

While both Compensation Planners and Compensation Analysts work within HR to develop and analyze pay structures, Compensation Planners focus more on designing compensation strategies and plans, whereas Compensation Analysts analyze data to ensure competitive and equitable pay. The roles often overlap, but the Planner emphasizes strategy and planning, while the Analyst emphasizes data analysis and reporting.

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Infographic showing various Compensation Planner job openings in Washington as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Compensation Analyst

Robert Half

Washington, DC • On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

We are looking for a Compensation Analyst to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will contribute to compensation planning and analysis that supports fair, competitive, and data-informed pay practices across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with total rewards leadership while helping administer compensation programs and broader rewards initiatives.


Responsibilities:

• Evaluate compensation data for a large employee population and identify trends, gaps, and alignment opportunities across roles.

• Collaborate with total rewards leadership to support pay program design, compensation structures, and market-informed recommendations.

• Conduct salary research for new and existing positions, including hiring offers, internal movement, and merit-related adjustments.

• Help manage core pay programs such as base compensation, incentive administration, and annual performance-based increase cycles.

• Support job documentation, role evaluation, market pricing, and classification activities to maintain consistent compensation practices.

• Assist with annual compensation planning and benefits-related events, including merit review periods and open enrollment support.

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics to provide analytical insight for human resources projects and decision-making.



All interested candidates in this Compensation Analyst opportunity and other full-time permanent roles across the Washington, D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn  


• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, finance, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of experience in compensation analysis or a closely related area.

• Hands-on experience with salary surveys, benchmarking, and compensation review processes.

• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, build reports, and interpret compensation trends.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of compensation administration practices, including base pay and incentive programs.

• Experience with Workday is preferred.



All interested candidates in this Compensation Analyst opportunity and other full-time permanent roles across the Washington, D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn  



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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948