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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for disney compensation in the United States is $114,730.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,000.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Disney Compensation vs Disney Payroll Specialist?

AspectDisney CompensationDisney Payroll Specialist
Required CredentialsHR or compensation certifications, relevant experiencePayroll processing certifications, HR knowledge
Work EnvironmentHR departments, compensation teamsPayroll departments, HR support teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across Disney's HR and compensation divisionsUsed within Disney's payroll and HR operations

Disney Compensation focuses on designing and managing employee pay structures, benefits, and incentives, while Disney Payroll Specialist handles the processing of employee wages, tax deductions, and payroll compliance. Both roles require HR-related credentials and work closely within Disney's HR and finance departments, but they serve distinct functions in employee compensation management.

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Sr Manager, Compensation

Sr Manager, Compensation

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$184K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Walt Disney Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 47 rated entertainment


Job description

Job Posting Title:

Sr Manager, Compensation

Req ID:

10147192

Job Description:

About the Role:

The Senior Manager, Compensation at The Walt Disney Studios is a strategic leader responsible for driving compensation strategies and initiatives for internal clients, including Lucasfilm,Lucasfilm Animation,Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), and Skywalker Sound. This role is pivotal in ensuring equitable and transparent pay practices, leading large-scale projects, and building strong relationships with business partners and leaders. Based in San Francisco, CA, this position requires some business travel and reports directly to the Director of Compensation and the VP, People and Culture - Lucasfilm.

Responsibilities:

As the Senior Manager, Compensation, you will play a critical role inapplying compensation principles and philosophy to establish and maintain key compensation programs. Your expertise will guide strategic initiatives, ensuring competitive and fair pay practices. This role is essential for maintaining Disney's commitment to pay equity and transparency, and requires strong analytical, consultative, and leadership skills.

  • Lead Compensation Partner for multiple client groups, managing client relationships independently.

  • Provide expert compensation advice to People & Culture Business Partners, Talent Connection Partners, and senior business leaders.

  • Drive strategic compensation initiatives with a commitment to pay equity and transparency.

  • Evaluate market trends and compensation data to inform competitive pay practices.

  • Champion changes in compensation philosophies and practices to support pay equity and transparency.

  • Educate leaders and employees on Disney's pay programs and philosophies.

  • Enhance compensation processes for efficiency, leveraging emerging technologies and AI.

  • Manage the annual merit, bonus,and long-term incentive planning process and communication for assigned clients.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop compensation team members.

  • Define strategies, expectations, and priorities, empowering the team to pursue solutions.Provide continuous coaching and feedback, ensuring accountability and rewarding accomplishments.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in Compensation.

  • People management experience.

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or similar discipline.

  • Experience in global or international compensation.

  • Advanced MS Excel skills.

  • Proven ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

  • Excellent consultative and relationship management skills.

  • Proven ability to influence change in complex situations.

  • Ability to effectively navigate a complex, multi-layered work environment, where strong partnership skills are essential.

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise.

  • Self-starter with the ability to act independently.

  • Ability to position self as credible, proactive, and a trusted thought-partner.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with HR systems (Workday).

  • Experience working in a large, corporate, matrixed environment.

  • MBA or master's degree in a business-related field.

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $184,200.00 to $225,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

TWDSHR

Job Posting Primary Business:

HR-Compensation

Primary Job Posting Category:

Compensation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-04-01

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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