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Compensation Analyst Salary in 2026

Compensation analysts research and analyze salary data, design pay structures, and ensure competitive compensation packages. They evaluate jobs, conduct salary surveys, and advise on pay policies.

Median Salary

$74,000

$6,167/mo

Entry Level

$49,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$96,000

experienced

Job Growth

+7%

10-yr outlook

Compensation Analyst Overview

Compensation analysts research and analyze salary data, design pay structures, and ensure competitive compensation packages. They evaluate jobs, conduct salary surveys, and advise on pay policies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2-4 years

Industry

Human Resources

Total Jobs (US)

85K

5-Year Growth

+13%

Category

Human Resources

Hourly Rate

$35.58/hr

Monthly Pay

$6,167

Compensation Analyst Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Compensation Analyst salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Compensation Analyst Salary

$80,000

$6,667/month · $3,077/biweekly · $38.46/hr

Compensation Analyst Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Compensation Analyst field.

25th Percentile$59,000
$59K
Median (50th)$74,000
$74K
75th Percentile$85,000
$85K
90th Percentile$111,500
$112K
Top Earners$127,000
$127K

Entry-level Compensation Analysts earn around $49,000, while the top 10% earn $111,500 or more.

Top Paying States for Compensation Analysts

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$87,000+$13,000
New York$85,000+$11,000
Massachusetts$83,000+$9,000
Illinois$77,000+$3,000
Texas$73,000$-1,000

Top Paying Cities for Compensation Analysts

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
San Francisco$93,000+$19,000
New York$87,000+$13,000
Boston$83,000+$9,000
Chicago$78,000+$4,000
Dallas$74,000$0

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Salary BenchmarkingHRISData AnalysisJob EvaluationExcel

Certifications

CCPGRPSHRM-CP

Compensation Analyst Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Compensation Analyst from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$49,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$73,000

3-7 years

Senior

$96,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$127,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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