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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Median Salary
74,530
Job Outlook
+7%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

63%

State and local government

19%

Private not for profit

13%

Federal Government

3%

Self-employed

2%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 8,200 openings for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$39,040

10%

$74,530

Median

$94,080

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    85%

  • Post baccalaureate

    9%

  • High school

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Finance, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Insurance

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Mathematics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Administrative

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.