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Benefits manager salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$94,427
Average $94,427
Low $61,967
High $143,893

The average salary for a benefits manager is $94,427 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Benefits Manager job openings in United States

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Benefits Manager
ARMADA3.2out of 5 stars.
Remote
$90,220 - $136,600 a year
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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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
    $118,471 per year
  2. Houston, TX
    $118,082 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $116,741 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $111,263 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $110,882 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Benefits Manager

The average salary for a Benefits Manager is $94,427 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Benefits Manager salaries typically range between a low of $61,967 and a high of $143,893 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Benefits Manager include Los Angeles, CA at $118,471 per year, Houston, TX at $118,082 per year, and Seattle, WA at $116,741 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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