Occupation ยท SOC 11-3111
Compensation and Benefits Managers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of compensation and benefits managers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 20,070 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $140,360 ($67.48 an hour).
US employment
20,070
Median annual wage
$140,360
Mean annual wage
$156,230
Median hourly wage
$67.48
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Washington$206,320
- Rhode Island$183,140
- New Jersey$182,660
- Massachusetts$181,910
- New York$176,390
Top 5 after cost of living
- Washington$192,800
- Rhode Island$179,060
- Massachusetts$172,010
- Virginia$169,430
- New Jersey$167,880
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $161,700 | $21,340 (+15.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Chief Executives | $206,420 | $66,060 (+47.1%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California2,840
- 2. Texas1,950
- 3. New York1,760
- 4. Florida1,480
- 5. Georgia870
- 6. New Jersey810
- 7. North Carolina750
- 8. Pennsylvania710
- 9. Massachusetts670
- 10. Illinois520
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$206,320
- 2. Rhode Island$183,140
- 3. New Jersey$182,660
- 4. Massachusetts$181,910
- 5. New York$176,390
- 6. Virginia$171,300
- 7. District of Columbia$160,800
- 8. California$160,740
- 9. Colorado$159,570
- 10. Connecticut$147,070
Median annual wage. Based on 45 states and territories with published figures.
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