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Aon is looking for an Associate Compensation Consultant - Employee Rewards - Boston, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Denver, San Francisco, or near any major Aon office Aon's Rewards ...

Aon is looking for an Associate Compensation Consultant - Employee Rewards - Boston, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Denver, San Francisco, or near any major Aon office Aon's Rewards ...

Director, Enterprise Rewards

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$147K - $201K/yr

Aon is looking for a Director, Enterprise Rewards Consulting - New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Open to Virtual Rewards & Career Advisory, a unit of Aon's Human Capital Solutions practice ...

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in human capital consulting, with deep expertise in rewards and total rewards strategy, and a proven track record of leading multifaceted global ...

Aon is looking for an AssociateCompensation Consultant - Employee Rewards - Boston, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Denver, San Francisco, or near any major Aon office Aon's Rewards ...

Director, Enterprise Rewards

NY · Remote

$127K - $175K/yr

Aon is looking for a Director, Enterprise Rewards Consulting - New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Open to Virtual Rewards & Career Advisory, a unit of Aon's Human Capital Solutions practice ...

Director, Enterprise Rewards

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$135K - $185K/yr

Aon is looking for a Director, Enterprise Rewards Consulting - New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Open to Virtual Rewards & Career Advisory, a unit of Aon's Human Capital Solutions practice ...

Posting Description Aon is looking for an AssociateCompensation Consultant - Employee Rewards - Boston, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Denver, San Francisco, or near any major Aon ...

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How much do rewards consultant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for rewards consultant in the United States is $89,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a rewards consultant do?

A Rewards Consultant specializes in designing, implementing, and analyzing employee compensation and benefits programs. They work with organizations to ensure pay structures, bonuses, and benefits are competitive and aligned with the company's goals and market standards. Rewards Consultants may also provide advice on incentive schemes, salary benchmarking, and regulatory compliance. Their role is essential in attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent within a business.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a rewards consultant?

To thrive as a Rewards Consultant, you need a solid background in compensation and benefits analysis, HR principles, and often a relevant degree such as in human resources or business. Familiarity with HRIS systems, advanced Excel skills, and compensation benchmarking tools, as well as certifications like CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and client-focused problem solving set top consultants apart. These competencies ensure accurate, competitive rewards strategies that align with business objectives and attract and retain top talent.

How does a rewards consultant typically collaborate with HR teams and business leaders to design effective compensation programs?

Rewards Consultants regularly partner with HR professionals and business leaders to analyze market trends, benchmark compensation data, and assess the effectiveness of existing reward structures. They facilitate workshops, present data-driven recommendations, and gather feedback to ensure that compensation programs align with business goals and employee expectations. This collaborative approach helps create competitive and equitable rewards strategies that support talent attraction and retention.

How to become a rewards consultant?

To become a rewards consultant, typically one needs a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, along with experience in compensation and benefits management. Developing skills in data analysis, HR software, and understanding compensation strategies is essential, and professional certifications like the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) can enhance credibility.
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Infographic showing various Rewards Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,999 per year, or $43.3 per hour.

Talent & Rewards Consulting Analyst

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

Seattle, WA • On-site

$75K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Company:
Mercer
Description:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Seattle, WA and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.
Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it's for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions.
As a Talent & Rewards Consulting Analyst, you will work with clients around the world to engage their most important assets, their people. This is a great opportunity to partner with Board members, senior executives, and HR leaders to optimize business performance through strategies that better manage, reward, and engage their people. Mercer provides clients with a range of integrated solutions across multiple practice areas: Workforce Rewards, Job Architecture, Work Re-design, HR Transformation, Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning & Analytics, Communications, Change Management and Mobility.
We will count on you to:
  • Conduct research and analysis to understand industry and organization-specific issues that could include business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, global expansion, and best practices in career management
  • Collect and examine data relevant to developing solutions in the various practices
  • Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
  • Analyze clients' strategic, financial, and organizational information to provide insights for more senior members of the project team
  • Participate in team brainstorming sessions to develop client recommendations

What you need to have:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1 - 3 years of experience working in a consulting firm or corporate role
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
  • Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner
  • Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs
  • Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office- specifically Excel and PowerPoint

What makes you stand out?
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or data analysis platforms
  • Demonstrated experience in Compensation and Total Rewards

Why join our team:
  • We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
  • We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
  • Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $75,500 to $151,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.