Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $151,050 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $72.62
10th percentile $96,570
90th percentile $232,090
Employed locally 260
National median $140,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,570
    25th
    $114,690
    50th (median)
    $151,050
    75th
    $195,020
    90th
    $232,090

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation and Benefits Managers salary vs area income 155% Median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary is 55% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $143,350
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $140,710
    El Paso, TX $120,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $120,030

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,300
    Sales Managers $141,430
    Financial Managers $168,100
    Marketing Managers $162,150
    Construction Managers $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation and Benefits Managers in Austin, TX is $72.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Austin, TX is 7.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Compensation and Benefits Managers (10th percentile) earn around $96,570 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,690.