Benefits administrator salary in United States

The average salary for a Benefits Administrator is $67,462 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 787 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Benefits Administrator salaries typically range between a low of $45,576 and a high of $99,858 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Benefits Administrator include Los Angeles, CA at $89,013 per year, Chicago, IL at $74,314 per year, and Phoenix, AZ at $71,605 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Benefits Administrator include Segal Consulting ($200,000 per year) and Calance ($182,000 per year).