California

Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$180,130
+10.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$86.60
 
10th Percentile
$105,840
Entry level
90th Percentile
$289,910
Senior level
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Salary Range

Compensation and Benefits Managers in California earn between $105,840 and $289,910, with a mean of $180,130. The national average for this role is $162,817.

$180,130 mean
10th Percentile$105,84090th Percentile$289,910

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$180,130
National Average$162,817
Connecticut$209,600
Washington$206,130
Massachusetts$196,100
New York$194,040
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.