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Benefits manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$93,648
Average $93,648
Low $61,049
High $143,653

The average salary for a benefits manager is $93,648 per year in the United States. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Benefits Manager job openings in United States

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Benefits Manager
Savvas Learning Company3.8out of 5 stars.
United States
$111,500 - $135,000 a year
Full-time
1 day 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.
MERCOR
 
$218,400per year
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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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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
    $112,079 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $107,118 per year

Where can a Benefits Manager earn more?

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Senior Benefits Manager

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