Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $152,790 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $73.46
10th percentile $92,080
90th percentile $227,900
Employed locally 650
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,080
    25th
    $115,700
    50th (median)
    $152,790
    75th
    $182,780
    90th
    $227,900

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 177% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compensation and Benefits Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $214,220
    Washington $206,320
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $199,680
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $183,770
    Rhode Island $183,140

    Nearby metros — Compensation and Benefits Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $164,160
    Michigan $139,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $138,230
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $125,340
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $119,970
    Gainesville, FL $102,010

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,760
    Managers, All Other $127,570
    Financial Managers $168,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $171,360
    Sales Managers $156,950
    Marketing Managers $164,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compensation and Benefits Managers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Atlanta, GA is $73.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $141.79 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Compensation and Benefits Managers salaries?

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Atlanta, GA is 8.9% above the national median of $140,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $92,080 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,700.