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Compensation specialist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Compensation Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$111,370
Average $111,370
Low $59,222
High $209,437

The average salary for a compensation specialist is $111,370 per year in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Compensation Specialist job openings in United States

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Total Rewards Analyst
Landscape Structures3.6out of 5 stars.
Delano, MN
$90,000 - $115,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Compensation Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
UMass Memorial Health
 
$430,475per year
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Agilent Technologies
 
$394,625per year
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S&P Global
 
$387,500per year
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Edgewell Personal Care
 
$348,000per year
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SharkNinja
 
$325,000per year
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Hinge Health
 
$315,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Compensation Specialists near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $156,365 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $153,669 per year
  3. Englewood, CO
    $148,164 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $130,535 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $130,202 per year

Where can a Compensation Specialist earn more?

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