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Compensation manager salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$120,637
Average $120,637
Low $76,746
High $189,629

The average salary for a compensation manager is $120,637 per year in the United States. 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Compensation Manager job openings in United States

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Systems Business Analyst
Prolink Business Solutions
New York, NY
$60 - $95 an hour
Contract
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Compensation Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Akraya Inc.
 
$275,600per year
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Meta
 
$261,500per year
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Integrated Talent Strategies
 
$250,000per year
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Macalester College
 
$239,200per year
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Checkr
 
$218,493per year
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Zoox
 
$218,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Compensation Managers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $165,653 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $159,351 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $140,897 per year
  4. Charlotte, NC
    $128,378 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $123,536 per year

Where can a Compensation Manager earn more?

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