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Benefits manager salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Benefits Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$93,262
Average $93,262
Low $60,730
High $143,220

The average salary for a benefits manager is $93,262 per year in the United States. 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Benefits Manager job openings in United States

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Payroll & Benefits Manager
Premium Guard Incorporated
Weirton, WV
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Benefits Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sullivan & Cromwell
 
$200,000per year
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Lawrence Berkeley National Lab...
 
$195,378per year
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Northern Trust Corp.
 
$188,900per year
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Edmonds School District
 
$188,538per year
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Visa
 
$182,650per year
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Natixis
 
$182,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Benefits Managers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $124,940 per year
  2. Houston, TX
    $118,271 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $113,332 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $113,151 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $106,864 per year

Where can a Benefits Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Benefits Managers in different locations
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