60 Compensation analyst jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Compensation Analyst Jobs in 2026

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To become a compensation analyst, you need a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or related field. Courses in business administration and compensation and classification are helpful. Previous experience in HR is a plus, and many employers will prefer candidates who already have a career background working within the department as an HR specialist. Voluntary certification is available for those looking to expand their qualifications. Aspiring compensation analysts must have excellent analytical and communication skills.

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Top Types Of Compensation Analyst Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Compensation Analyst positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Equity Compensation Analyst

    Salary range: $65,000 - $92,000

    Equity Compensation Analyst is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Equity Compensation Analyst jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $92,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Equity Compensation Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Compensation Analyst

    Salary range: $83,000 - $108,000

    A senior compensation analyst performs a variety of technical and administrative duties as a member of the human resources (HR) department. In this career, your responsibilities are to determine the level of pay for each position or job classification at your organization. You review new employee jobs at the company or institution to ensure that the benefits and salary align with the position’s rankings, as well as make corrections to job postings to ensure salary information is accurate. To make these determinations, you need to be able to perform internal and external research to identify the compensation of similar positions at other institutions as well as at your organization.

  • Sales Compensation Analyst

    Salary range: $63,500 - $84,000

    A sales compensation analyst is responsible for researching and developing the proper salaries and benefits packages for jobs. They ensure that companies are paying their employees a competitive salary and offering good benefits packages. Job duties include researching market trends, predicting growth in salary ranges, and working with recruiters to establish competitive salary and commission rates. Market salary analysis takes into account several factors such as location, experience, industry, and specific job title.

  • Workers Compensation Analyst

    Salary range: $70,000 - $120,500

    Workers Compensation Analyst is a typical job search query Most salaries for Workers Compensation Analyst jobs pay between $70,000 (25th percentile) and $120,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Workers Compensation Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Executive Compensation Analyst

    Salary range: $101,000 - $200,000

    Senior Executive Compensation Analyst is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Executive Compensation Analyst jobs pay between $101,000 (25th percentile) and $200,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Executive Compensation Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Incentive Compensation Analyst

    Salary range: $65,000 - $92,000

    Incentive Compensation Analyst is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Incentive Compensation Analyst jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $92,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Incentive Compensation Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Compensation Analyst

    Salary range: $65,000 - $92,000

    As remote compensation analyst, you work from home to provide support for client compensation programs. Compensation programs are used by companies to offer salaries and benefits to employees. Your responsibilities cover topics like sales compensation, incentive plans, base pay, executive compensation plans, performance management, equity programs, job families, career ladders, and related information. Your duties are to use models to review current financial trends, provide analysis of results to predict future salary trends, help develop an appropriate program, and prepare an approval statement for an employee. Compensation analysts coordinate with upper management from different departments.

  • Total Rewards Analyst

    Salary range: $65,000 - $92,000

    Total Rewards Analyst is a typical job search query Most salaries for Total Rewards Analyst jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $92,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Total Rewards Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Law Enforcement Analyst

    Salary range: $65,000 - $98,500

    Remote Law Enforcement Analyst is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Law Enforcement Analyst jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Law Enforcement Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Remote Compensation Analyst

    Salary range: $65,000 - $92,000

    Entry Level Remote Compensation Analyst is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Remote Compensation Analyst jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $92,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Remote Compensation Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.