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Benefits manager salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$94,254
Average $94,254
Low $61,665
High $144,067

The average salary for a benefits manager is $94,254 per year in the United States. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 28, 2026).

Benefits Manager job openings in United States

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Benefits Manager
Polsinelli3out of 5 stars.
Kansas City, MO
6 hours 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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MERCOR
 
$196,560per year
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab...
 
$195,378per year
Northern Trust Corp.
 
$188,900per year
Visa
 
$182,650per year
Natixis
 
$182,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Benefits Managers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $127,994 per year
  2. Houston, TX
    $119,498 per year
  3. Vancouver, WA
    $114,034 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $110,882 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $109,475 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Benefits Manager

The average salary for a Benefits Manager is $94,254 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 28, 2026.

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Benefits Manager salaries typically range between a low of $61,665 and a high of $144,067 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Benefits Manager include Los Angeles, CA at $127,994 per year, Houston, TX at $119,498 per year, and Vancouver, WA at $114,034 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Benefits Manager include Sullivan & Cromwell ($200,000 per year) and MERCOR ($196,560 per year).

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