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Compensation analyst salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$93,731
Average $93,731
Low $54,560
High $161,024

The average salary for a compensation analyst is $93,731 per year in the United States. 864 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Compensation Analyst job openings in United States

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Compensation Analyst
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach3.3out of 5 stars.
Lakewood, CA
$87,360 - $139,360 a year
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Compensation Analyst in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Elite Staffing Inc
 
$416,000per year
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Meta
 
$231,306per year
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Northern Trust Corp.
 
$219,450per year
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Marsh
 
$207,425per year
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RBC
 
$205,200per year
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J.S. Held
 
$200,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Compensation Analysts near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $144,243 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $104,502 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $102,045 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $101,485 per year
  5. San Francisco, CA
    $100,150 per year

Where can a Compensation Analyst earn more?

Compare salaries for Compensation Analysts in different locations
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